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REUNION Trailer (2024) Jillian Bell, Nina Dobrev, Jamie Chung REUNION Trailer (2024) Jillian Bell, Nina Dobrev, Jamie Chung © 2024 - Paramount Who doesn’t like a great high school reunion story of friends? But what if the high school reunion turns out to be filled with numerous twists and turns with people ending up dead and others locked up in the middle of nowhere? Well, ‘Reunion’ is here to give you exactly that. The film has been garnering great feedback from audiences ever since the trailer was released and promises to be a wild high school ride. Starring Lil Rel Howery, Billy Magnussen, Jillian Bell, Jamie Chung, Michael Hitchcock, Nina Dobrev, Chance Crawford and many others, ‘Reunion’ is all set to leave you wanting for more. Check out the trailer of the film right here: For the unversed, the story revolves around Lil Rel Howery (‘Get Out’), Billy Magnussen (‘Game Night’), and Jillian Bell (’22 Jump Street’) who come together for a wild ride of twists and turns where a high school reunion gets cut short by murder. Trapped in a snowbound mansion, they race to uncover which one of their old classmates is the killer before they’re all iced out for good. Also starring Jamie Chung (‘Grown Ups’), Michael Hitchcock (‘Veep’) with Nina Dobrev (‘Sick Girl’) and Chace Crawford (‘Gossip Girl’), the film is going to be available to buy on Digital Friday. From the looks of it, Nina Dobrev seems to have come up with another kickass performance, and this time she has the likes of Billy Magnussen and Lil Rel Howrey to add to the craziness. The fun of high school reunions is definitely something that’s clearly visible in the trailer, and the way things can go wrong is also pretty evident. What’s going to keep you hooked is that you’ll end up picturing yourself in the midst of your high school buddies and think about what you guys would have done had you’ll been in the same situation. It’s always a kickass concept when you are able to get the audience to picture themselves as one of the characters in the film, and that’s exactly what ‘Reunion’ is able to achieve. ‘Reunion’ releases on June 28. "The killer... is one of us!" Republic Pictures has revealed a trailer for a murder mystery comedy called Reunion, from director Chris Nelson (of Ass Backwards, Date and Switch, The Perfect Date before). This one is set for a direct-to-VOD release in June this summer. After a murder at a high school reunion party, the remaining guests are trapped in a snowbound mansion, not knowing who to trust. They race to uncover which one of their old classmates is the killer before they're all iced out for good. Starring Lil Rel Howery, Billy Magnussen, Jillian Bell, Jamie Chung, Michael Hitchcock, Nina Dobrev, Chace Crawford. This just a movie version of that streaming series The Afterparty, which is already on Season 2. Looks extra cheap, and cheesy, and definitely something to skip over on the VOD options when choosing what to watch. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Chris Nelson's film Reunion, direct from Paramount's YouTube: Reunion Trailer Lil Rel Howery, Billy Magnussen, & Jillian Bell star in a wild ride of twists & turns where a high school reunion gets cut short. After a murder takes place at a high school reunion party, the remaining guests are trapped in a snowbound mansion, not knowing who to trust. Reunion is directed by American filmmaker Chris Nelson, director of the films Ass Backwards, Date and Switch, and The Perfect Date previously, plus the series "My Dead Ex" as well. The screenplay is written by Willie Block and Jake Emanuel. Produced by Todd Garner, Lil Rel Howery, Mark Korshak, Peter Principato, Mickey Schiff, Ben Silverman. Republic Pictures will debut Nelson's Reunion movie direct-to-VOD starting June 28th, 2024. Anyone interested? Republic Pictures has released a Reunion trailer, previewing the upcoming comedy mystery movie starring Lil Rel Howery and more. Reunion is directed by Chris Nelson, from a screenplay written by Willie Block and Jake Emanuel. The film stars Howery, Billy Magnussen, Jillian Bell, Jamie Chung, Michael Hitchcock with Nina Dobrev and Chace Crawford. The movie is set to release digitally on June 28, 2024, when it will be available on all digital storefronts. Check out the Reunion trailer below (watch other clips and trailers): What is Reunion about? “Lil Rel Howery, Billy Magnussen, and Jillian Bell star in a wild ride of twists and turns where a high school reunion gets cut short by murder,” reads the film’s official synopsis. “Trapped in a snowbound mansion, they race to uncover which one of their old classmates is the killer before they’re all iced out for good. Also starring Jamie Chung, Michael Hitchcock, with Nina Dobrev, and Chace Crawford.” Screen Rant presents the first trailer and official poster for the upcoming murder mystery comedy Reunion. The Reunion tells the story of a murder at a high school reunion that also sees attendees snowed in at a mansion. Reunion may fill the void left by The Afterparty's cancellation, with classic murder mystery tropes and archetypal characters. Reunion is a new murder mystery comedy from Republic Pictures, and Screen Rant has a first look at the movie’s trailer and official poster. The movie was directed by Chris Nelson, whose past work includes The Perfect Date and multiple episodes of the show My Dead Ex. Reunion was written by Willie Block and Jake Emanuel, both of whom have written on The Edge of Sleep television series and The Callisto Protocol: Helix Station podcast. Screen Rant is excited to debut the trailer for Reunion, which sets up the murder at the heart of the film and introduces its exciting cast. The movie’s impressive comedic cast includes Lil Rel Howery (Get Out), Billy Magnussen (Game Night), Jillian Bell (22 Jump Street), and The Boys’ Chace Crawford, and revolves around a high school reunion that gets cut short by murder. Take a look at the poster and trailer, then get ready to watch the movie when it hits digital platforms on June 28. Reunion movie key art How Reunion Can Fill The Afterparty-Sized Hole In Your Viewing Schedule One of the most unique Apple TV+ comedies was The Afterparty, a murder mystery series by Philip Lord and Chris Miller, which used each of its episodes to tell a story from a different character’s perspective. With The Afterparty season 3 canceled, Reunion looks to be a strong choice for viewers in search of a new comedic murder mystery story. The movie may not lean into different genres in the same manner that The Afterparty did, but it certainly has other similarities that should be a draw for that show’s audience. As seen in the trailer above, Reunion looks to lean heavily into the archetypes of its characters. The setup—and subversion—of obvious character traits are a classic murder mystery trope, and that is something The Afterparty also excelled at. One direct similarity is between Chace Crawford’s character in Reunion (“The Young Millionaire’s Club” in the trailer) and Dave Franco’s character in The Afterparty season 1. Both are wealthy and young men who die during their high school reunions, triggering the hilarity and hijinks that ensue. Many of the best murder mystery movies and shows also take advantage of a single location as much as possible. This looks to be something else Reunion and The Afterparty have in common—each season of The Afterparty takes place largely in one location, and the synopsis of Reunion suggests all of its main characters will be trapped together in a mansion. The Apple TV+ series may have ended before its time, but Reunion looks to be a promising entry into the genre that should be a satisfying new watch for a range of murder mystery and comedy fans. Reunion will be available to buy on digital platforms June 28. Nina Dobrev, Jamie Chung, Michael Hitchcock and Chace Crawford will round out the cast of “Reunion,” an ensemble comedy from Artists Road. They join the previously announced Lil Rel Howery, Billy Magnussen and Jillian Bell in the film about a murder that takes place during a high school reunion party. The story puts a whodunit spin on the genre of awkward, post-graduation gatherings with former classmates — it unfolds during a snowstorm that leaves guests trapped in an isolated mansion. Production begins this week in Los Angles. Chris Nelson (“The Perfect Date”) is directing the film from a screenplay by the “The Edge of Sleep” writing duo, Jake Emanuel and Willie Block. Producing are Artists Road’s principals, Todd Garner, Ben Silverman, Peter Principato and Mark Korshak as well as Mickey Schiff and Lil Rel Howery. Executive producing are Unique Features’ Bob Shaye alongside Magnussen and Bell. Peter Oillataguerre, Spyglass’ President of Production, will oversee the project on behalf of Spyglass. Dobrev’s credits include “XXX:Return of Xander Cage,” “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” and “The Vampire Diaries.” Chung has appeared in “Sucker Punch,” “The Hangover Part II,” “Lovecraft Country,” and the upcoming “Dexter: New Blood.” Hitchcock appeared in such Christopher Guest films as “Best in Show” and “Waiting for Guffman” and recently stole scenes in “Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar” and “Black Monday.” Crawford came to prominence as part of the cast of “Gossip Girl” and can currently be seen on “The Boys.” Popular on Variety Artists Road is a joint venture formed by Spyglass Media Group, Propagate Content, Artists First Inc., and Off-Road Productions, with a mission to focus on producing moderately-budgeted film comedies for worldwide audiences. Dobrev is represented by CAA, Lighthouse Management & Media, The Lede Company and HJTH; Chung is represented by The Gersh Agency, 3 Arts Entertainment, and Morris Yorn Barnes Levine Krintzman Rubenstein Kohner Endlich & Gellman; Hitchcock is represented by UTA and Crawford is represented by CAA, Podwall Entertainment and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman, Warren, Richman and Rush. "The killer... is one of us!" Republic Pictures has revealed a trailer for a murder mystery comedy called Reunion, from director Chris Nelson (of Ass Backwards, Date and Switch, The Perfect Date before). This one is set for a direct-to-VOD release in June this summer. After a murder at a high school reunion party, the remaining guests are trapped in a snowbound mansion, not knowing who to trust. They race to uncover which one of their old classmates is the killer before they're all iced out for good. Starring Lil Rel Howery, Billy Magnussen, Jillian Bell, Jamie Chung, Michael Hitchcock, Nina Dobrev, Chace Crawford. This just a movie version of that streaming series The Afterparty, which is already on Season 2. Looks extra cheap, and cheesy, and definitely something to skip over on the VOD options when choosing what to watch. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 14 in Comedy, To Watch, Trailer | Comments 'You're Cordially Invited' Teaser with Will Ferrell & Reese Witherspoon By Alex Billington You're Cordially Invited Trailer "I got the situation under control." Prime Video has revealed a first look teaser trailer for a comedy movie titled You're Cordially Invited, the next big comedy created & directed by filmmaker Nick Stoller (of Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Get Him to the Greek, The Five-Year Engagement, Neighbors 1 & 2, Bros). Another marriage comedy for everyone to enjoy! You're Cordially Invited follows a woman who is planning her sister's wedding and the father of another bride-to-be. They discover that they are double-booked for their destination wedding, so both parties decide to share the venue, but chaos and disaster await. "Save the date." It's set for release in January 2025, so there's a long wait, but until then have fun with this footage. Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon star as the double-booked hosts, with Geraldine Viswanathan, Meredith Hagner, Wesley Mann, Jimmy Tatro, Celia Weston, Leanne Morgan, Rory Scovel, and Keyla Monterroso Mejia. There's only 60 seconds of footage, but this is a hilarious trailer that might get your attention! Stoller is back with something akin to Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Join Will & Reese below. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 14 in Comedy, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Danny Dyer & Ryan Sampson in UK Comedy Series 'Mr. Bigstuff' Trailer By Alex Billington Mr. Bigstuff Trailer "We don't run from our problems." Sky TV has revealed an official UK trailer for a comedy series titled Mr. Bigstuff, arriving to watch in the UK starting this July (though no US launch yet). The series stars actor Danny Dyer, best known for his various "tough guy" roles like Moff in Human Traffic, Tommy Johnson in The Football Factory, and Mick Carter in Eastenders. When two estranged brothers Glen (Ryan Sampson) and Lee (Danny Dyer) find themselves under one roof in "idyllic" suburbia, their lives start to unravel faster than a cheap carpet. Glen is a nervy perfectionist and carpet salesman striving to live a suburban ideal and Lee is an alpha male with a prescription drug addiction and a tin full of their dad's ashes. Written & created by Ryan Sampson, this "relatable, irreverent comedy about brotherhood, manhood and carpet sales" is set in Essex. Also with Harriet Webb, Adrian Scarborough, Fatiha El Ghorri, Ned Dennehy, Victoria Alcock, Geoff Bell, Nitin Ganatra, Judi Love, and more. This looks like kooky, wacky fun! Check it out. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 13 in Comedy, Streaming, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Official Trailer for Netflix's 'Tires' Comedy Series Starring Shane Gillis By Alex Billington Tires Series Trailer "When's the last time you sold anything?" Netlfix has unveiled the first look trailer for a new comedy series titled Tires, the latest comedy concept featuring the comedian Shane Gillis in the lead role (as "Shane"). This was initially revealed as part of Netflix's annual "Netflix is a Joke Fest" comedy event, which is why the trailer is launching now to go along with the launch there. Will, the nervous and unqualified heir to an auto repair chain, attempts to turn his father’s business around despite constant torture from his cousin and now employee, Shane (Gillis). A new sit-com with a bunch of tire shop workers. The series is co-created by Gillis, Steven Gerben, and McKeever - all three credited as writers & exec producers. Tires also stars Gerben, Chris O'Connor, Kilah Fox, and Stavros Halkias, with guest appearances by Andrew Schulz. There's a few funny moments in here, but can they sustain this humor for the entire series and beyond? Check it out. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 10 in Comedy, Streaming, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Funny Trailer for Hulu Comedy Movie 'Prom Dates' from Kim Nguyen By Alex Billington Prom Dates Trailer "He's a hot college guy, everyone would freak if I brought him to prom." Hulu has revealed the trailer for a high school coming-of-age comedy called Prom Dates, marking the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Kim Nguyen - who has mostly been making TV before this. This hasn't premiered at any festivals, like many Hulu features do (like The Greatest Hits or Suncoast also this year), but it does look just as worthy. "They made a pact to have the perfect senior prom. That was their first mistake." Jess and Hannah, at 13 years old made a pact to have the perfect prom, only 24 hours before the big event, everything is ruined when they break up with their dates. Now they have one night to find new dates and make their fantasies come true. Starring Julia Lester as Hannah and Antonia Gentry as Jess, JT Neal, Jordan Buhat, Zión Moreno, Terry Hu, with John Michael Higgins & Chelsea Handler. Looks enjoyable with tons of lewd humor. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on April 26 in Comedy, Streaming, To Watch, Trailer | Comments 'Summer Camp' Comedy Official Trailer with Keaton, Bates, Woodard By Alex Billington Summer Camp Trailer "You're too lovable to hate." Awwww. Roadside Attractions has revealed the official trailer for a summer comedy called Summer Camp, hitting theaters at the end of May for everyone to enjoy. Back in the early 2000s this would've been the kind of movie that a studio would've promoted a summer blockbuster, but now it's just a simple release from Roadside. Summer Camp follows Nora, Ginny, and Mary, three childhood best friends who used to spend every summer at a sleep away camp together. After years apart seeing each other less & less, when the opportunity to get back together for a summer camp reunion presents itself, they all seize it and head off for an adventure together. Getting into all kinds of trouble camp trouble, or so it seems! Rafting, zip lines, food fights, and more shenanigans. This stars Diane Keaton as Nora, Kathy Bates as Ginny, and Alfre Woodard as Mary, along with Dennis Haysbert, Eugene Levy, Josh Peck, Nicole Richie, Betsy Sodaro, and Beverly D'Angelo. It looks like Kathy Bates is dropping the best lines in this. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on April 25 in Comedy, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Watch: Alex Goddard's Amusing 'Learning to Skateboard at 40' Short By Alex Billington Learning to Skateboard at 40 Short Film "It's completely secluded. You can skate with no shame here." How many people tried skateboarding when they were a kid? And how many gave up quickly after trying? Has this kind of "giving up" mentality come to haunt you the rest of your life? What is worth giving up and what isn't? How to decide? So many existential questions come to mind while watching this fun short film. Learning to Skateboard at 40 is a new short (under 8 minutes!!) made by filmmaker Alex Goddard from Brighton. It's not really a documentary, per se, it's more of an amusing narrative film reflecting on life and getting older and not giving up. Starring Alex Goddard, Chris Sav, Barney Taylor, Lucy Jordan. This is one of those shorts you have to click [play] on and trust you'll be off on an unforgettable adventure. This adventure is, uh, well - trying to skate at 40 years old. Watch the Short ›› 🍿 › Posted on April 23 in Comedy, Short Film, To Watch | Comments Petaluma Lycanthrope Comedy Film 'Werewolf Serenade' Official Trailer By Alex Billington Werewolf Serenade Trailer "If you do have it, don't spread it." The first full trailer has debuted for an indie comedy called Werewolf Serenade, filmed in & around the city of Petaluma, California (same place as American Graffiti or Peggy Sue Got Married). The film is premiering in a few weeks at AVFest, and out later this year. It's a campy, low-budget indie dramedy about a middle-aged couple navigating the humorous challenges of transforming into a werewolf. When the burnt-out college professor Peter MacTire accidentally becomes a werewolf after his colleague turns up dead, he and his concert cellist wife Julia embrace the change to thwart an evil occultist plot, save the college, and their marriage. Hopefully. Starring writer / director Daedalus Howell as Peter, with Emily Keyishian, Mark P. Robinson, Alia Beeton, Christopher Sawyer, Rapheal Gavin, and Natalie Crafts. Yet another super low budget werewolf film, lots of them these days. Not exactly expecting this to win any prizes, but it does look like some small town kooky fun. Especially if you're into werewolves. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on April 19 in Comedy, Indies, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Page Hurwitz's 'Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution' Doc Teaser Trailer By Alex Billington Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution Doc Trailer "Enough already. Things have got to change, things have got to evolve." Netflix has revealed a first look teaser trailer for a documentary film titled Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution, directed by acclaimed filmmaker / producer Page Hurwitz. This was just announced to premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival this summer in their Spotlight section, before it debuts on Netflix streaming in June. The film is a feature documentary that explores the history of LGBTQ+ stand up comedy, examining & defining its importance as an instrument for social change over the past five decades. Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution combines interviews, memorable stand up performances, archival materials, and verité footage featuring top LGBTQ+ comics including Lily Tomlin, Sandra Bernhard, Wanda Sykes, Eddie Izzard, Hannah Gadsby, Tig Notaro, Rosie O'Donnell, Margaret Cho, Bob The Drag Queen, and Trixie Mattel, among others. The first look below. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on April 17 in Comedy, Documentaries, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Snoop + Keith Urban Music Video for Animated 'The Garfield Movie' By Alex Billington The Garfield Movie Music Video "I let it roll, I let it ride, I let it go, I let it slide right by." Sony Pictures has debuted an amusing music video for The Garfield Movie, and since it kind of counts as another trailer (it's all footage from the movie) we're posting it below. The Garfield Movie is made by Sony Animation and Mark Dindal, the filmmaker who also directed The Emperor's New Groove and Chicken Little. The plot features Garfield reuniting with his long-lost father, a scruffy street cat, then ending up involved in a high-stakes heist with him (and Odie). Chris Pratt stars as the voice of the sarcastic, lasagna-loving tabby, alongside the voices of Samuel L. Jackson as his father Vic, Nicholas Hoult, Cecily Strong, Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein, Bowen Yang, and Ving Rhames. The cute teaser trailer debuted last year, and the official trailer arrived a month ago. This track features the musicians Keith Urban and Snoop Dogg singing / rapping about letting bad feelings go, or something like that. Wish they'd made a song about lasagna or cheese instead of this. Oh well. Continue Reading ›› 🍿 › Posted on April 12 in Animation, Comedy, Hype, To Watch | Comments Watch: 'Alberto and The Beast' - An Engrossing Sasquatch Short Film By Alex Billington Alberto and The Beast Short Film The story of a man and a beast. This entrancing short film is titled Alberto and The Beast and it played at last year's Toronto Film Festival. After screening at festivals it's now online to enjoy - all 17 minutes of it. While working for a children's show, a wildlife researcher encounters Bigfoot in the woods. Alberto and The Beast is written and directed by John Paul Lopez-Ali, starring Bruno Kanter as Alberto. (He looks a lot like Burn Gorman.) This is also the perfect companion piece to the other Bigfoot movie arriving in theaters later this month - Sasquatch Sunset from the Zellner Brothers (big fan of this film, highly recommend it). Both Sunset and Alberto approach sasquatches with the same sensibilities - they're misunderstood creatures and humans shouldn't just see them as a rare phenomenon to capture on camera. I do wish there was a bit more going on with Alberto and his new friend in this short, but it's a good one anyway. Click on play below. Watch the Short ›› 🍿 › Posted on April 9 in Comedy, Short Film, To Watch | Comments Watch: 'The Day After The Day After' - An Existential Crisis Short Film By Alex Billington The Day After The Day After Short Film "I guess you just popped into my mind, and uh..." Who would you call when you're having an existential crisis? Is there anyone you need to reconnect with? The Day After The Day After is a short film written and directed by filmmaker Sam Benenati, riffing on the gripping existential fear that washes over anyone who watches this iconic movie about a nuclear attack. Starring Brian DeMarco as Frank. This intro from our friends at Short of the Weeks sums it up: "The writer/director of this film, Sam Benenati, does not truly care about the 1983 made-for-TV movie The Day After [watch it here] or its cultural legacy, but latching onto a nostalgic event does serve as an intriguing hook for his sometimes spartan short, and as clever shorthand for communicating Frank's distressed headspace." It's sort of a dark comedy, though it gets super emotional as it plays out. Either way, this is a great short with a fantastic performance from this Frank guy.

FANCY DANCE Trailer (2024) Lily Gladstone, Shea Whigham FANCY DANCE Trailer (2024) Lily Gladstone, Shea Whigham © 2024 - Apple TV+ Apple TV has released the trailer for Lily Gladstone’s upcoming acclaimed drama Fancy Dance. The film originally premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, and critics are saying her performance is powerful, better than Killers of the Flower Moon. In the film, “Since her sister's disappearance, Jax (Gladstone) has cared for her niece Roki (Isabel Deroy-Olson) by scraping by on the Seneca-Cayuga reservation in Oklahoma. “Every spare minute goes into finding her missing sister while also helping Roki prepare for an upcoming powwow. At the risk of Jax losing custody to Roki's grandfather, Frank (Shea Whigham), the pair hit the road & scour the backcountry to track down Roki's mother in time for the powwow. “What begins as a search gradually turns into a deep investigation into the complexities and contradictions of Indigenous women moving through a colonized world while at the mercy of a failed justice system.” Fancy Dance is directed by newcomer filmmaker Erica Tremblay of the Seneca-Cayuga Nation, and she is making her directorial debut with the film. The movie also stars Ryan Begay and Crystle Lightning, with Audrey Wasilewski and Shea Whigham. It’s executive produced by Forest Whitaker. Fancy Dance will be released in select US theaters on June 21st, 2024, it will then stream on Apple TV+ starting June 28th. Lily Gladstone‘s “Fancy Dance” is finally set to debut to a wide audience. After Gladstone championed the indie film at the 2023 IndieWire Honors, the feature was acquired by Apple Original Films. Erica Tremblay co-wrote and directed “Fancy Dance,” which follows Jax (Gladstone) and her niece Roki (Isabel Deroy-Olson) on the Seneca-Cayuga reservation in Oklahoma. Jax is searching for her sister, Roki’s mother, after Roki’s grandfather Frank (Shea Whigham) has filed to take custody in her absence. Jax and Roki embark on a roadtrip to find Roki’s mother in time for a powwow. The search becomes a “deeper investigation into the complexities and contradictions of Indigenous women moving through a colonized world while at the mercy of a failed justice system,” per the film‘s synopsis. Related Stories 'I Saw the TV Glow' Jane Schoenbrun Teases Potential ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ Sequel: ‘There’s Another Side of the Prism I’d Like to Glance Through’ Mohammad Rasoulof Mohammad Rasoulof Details His ‘Exhausting and Dangerous’ Escape from Iran Before ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ Debuts at Cannes Ryan Begay, Crystle Lightning, and Audrey Wasilewski also star. “Killers of the Flower Moon” Oscar nominee Gladstone executive produced the film along with Forest Whitaker, Bird Runningwater, and Charlotte Koh. Deidre Backs, Heather Rae, Nina Yang Bongiovi, Tommy Oliver, and writer/director Tremblay produce. Tremblay co-wrote the script with Miciana Alise. “Fancy Dance” is a Confluential Films and Significant Productions/AUM Group production. Tremblay penned an op-ed for The Hollywood Reporter about the frustrations in finding a distributor for the feature. “As first-time indie filmmakers, we were under absolutely no illusion that ‘Fancy Dance’ would receive the same kind of industry support as Mr. Scorsese’s juggernaut [‘Killers of the Flower Moon’], but the disparity is so great that it renders our film virtually invisible and leaves only one available perspective: the non-Native one,” Tremblay wrote. Gladstone, who also serves on the 2024 Cannes jury, called “Fancy Dance” the “absolute highlight” of her career during IndieWire Honors. “[It is] the best work I feel like I’ve ever done, the most important story, elevating the awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous women, missing and murdered sisters, working with the greatest, most visionary, most committed director of my life, working with somebody who I love very dearly and had the best chemistry I’ve had with somebody onscreen,” Gladstone said. “This performance is in a film that currently has no distribution. You all thought I was talking about the other movie, didn’t you? I want to highlight my ‘Fancy Dance’ girls. Back when we premiered at Sundance, IndieWire named [‘Fancy Dance’] one of the 17 films most likely to sell big. Here we are in December and still nothing. Everything I’ve heard from everybody who’s been lucky enough to catch ‘Fancy Dance’ at a festival, who follows the independent circuit […] they have all said it gives them what was missing from ‘Killers of the Flower Moon,’ the matriarchal, the matrilineal love story, the way that we give everything for our women. We give everything for our nieces, our sisters, our aunties. They feel — whatever void leaving the theater that was left by this horrendous story of the Osage reign of terror, following a survivor of it — if they’ve been lucky enough to see ‘Fancy Dance,’ they feel that it satiated that need.” “Fancy Dance” premieres in select theaters June 21 and will stream on Apple TV+ June 28. Check out the trailer below. "Everybody's out looking for me, who's looking for my sister?" Apple TV has finally unveiled the official trailer for a film titled Fancy Dance, which has been stuck in release limbo for the last year or more. This originally premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, a full six months before Lily Gladstone's Killers of the Flower Moon premiered in Cannes. Many critics say her performance in Fancy Dance is even better, but it hasn't ever been released since 2023. Now it's finally set for a theatrical + streaming debut this summer. The bond between an Indigenous girl and her aunt proves stronger than ever when their loved one goes missing. Following her sister's disappearance, a Native American hustler kidnaps her niece from the child's white grandparents and sets out for the state powwow in hopes of keeping what is left of their family intact. Starring the award-winning Lily Gladstone as Jax, and Isabel Deroy-Olson as Roki, plus Ryan Begay, Crystle Lightning, with Audrey Wasilewski & Shea Whigham. Exec produced by Forest Whitaker. Reviews state "it’s [really about] a desire to right past wrongs and be who your loved ones need you to be." Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Erica Tremblay's Fancy Dance, direct from Apple TV's YouTube: Fancy Dance Poster Since her sister's disappearance, Jax (Lily Gladstone) has cared for her niece Roki (Isabel Deroy-Olson) by scraping by on the Seneca-Cayuga reservation in Oklahoma. Every spare minute goes into finding her missing sister while also helping Roki prepare for an upcoming powwow. At the risk of Jax losing custody to Roki's grandfather, Frank (Shea Whigham), the pair hit the road & scour the backcountry to track down Roki's mother in time for the powwow. What begins as a search gradually turns into a deep investigation into the complexities and contradictions of Indigenous women moving through a colonized world while at the mercy of a failed justice system. Fancy Dance is directed by newcomer filmmaker Erica Tremblay (of the Seneca-Cayuga Nation), making her narrative feature debut, after a short and the doc films Heartland: A Portrait of Survival and In the Turn previously. The screenplay is by Miciana Alise and Erica Tremblay. Produced by Deidre Backs, Nina Yang Bongiovi, Tommy Oliver, Heather Rae, Erica Tremblay. This initially premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Apple will release Gladstone's Fancy Dance in select US theaters on June 21st, 2024, then streaming on Apple TV+ starting June 28th this summer. Look good? After her sister vanishes in mysterious circumstances, an indigenous Native American woman steps up as a mother figure, taking care of her teenage niece in the new, emotionally stirring drama "Fancy Dance." Lily Gladstone, an Oscar nominee famed for her standout performance in "Killers of the Flower Moon," stars alongside newcomer Isabel Deroy-Olson ("Three Pines"). Check out the newly released trailer, offering a peek at what looks like another strong performance from Gladstone. Directed and co-written by filmmaker Erica Tremblay, recognized for the acclaimed documentaries "In the Turn" (2014) and "Heartland: A Portrait of Survival" (2012), the film follows Gladstone's character, Jax, who devotes all her free time to unraveling the mystery of her sister's disappearance. But when the court orders Jax's teenage niece, Roki (Deroy-Olson), to move from the Seneca-Cayuga reservation in Oklahoma to the custody of Roki's grandfather, Frank (Shea Whigham), Jax impulsively decides to take Roki on a road trip to prepare for an upcoming powwow. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when they end up in the spotlight and on the run after a citywide search is launched. The film also features Ryan Begay, Crystle Lightning, and Audrey Wasilewski. "Fancy Dance" premiered earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival, receiving rave reviews. It's now slated to hit select U.S. theaters on June 21st and will exclusively stream on Apple TV Plus starting June 28th. synopsis: Since her sister's disappearance, Jax (Lily Gladstone) has cared for her niece Roki (Isabel Deroy-Olson) by scraping by on the Seneca-Cayuga reservation in Oklahoma. Every spare minute goes into finding her missing sister while also helping Roki prepare for an upcoming powwow. At the risk of Jax losing custody to Roki's grandfather, Frank (Shea Whigham), the pair hit the road and scour the backcountry to track down Roki's mother in time for the powwow. What begins as a search gradually turns into a far deeper investigation into the complexities and contradictions of Indigenous women moving through a colonized world while at the mercy of a failed justice system. directed by Erica Tremblay starring Lily Gladstone, Isabel Deroy-Olson, Ryan Begay, Crystle Lightning, Audrey Wasilewski, Shea Whigham I think it’s safe to say that Lily Gladstone owned 2023, and nobody else came close. With multiple projects including The Unknown Country and Killers of the Flower Moon, many have said her best movie only had its world premiere last year, but was never actually released. Fancy Dance, which debuted at Sundance, finally arrives in theaters and Apple TV+ in June, and a new trailer for the acclaimed thriller is here. Fancy Dance is the directorial debut of filmmaker Erica Tremblay, whom Cortland spoke with at Sundance following its world premiere. The film stars Gladstone alongside Isabel Deroy-Olson, Ryan Begay, Shea Whigham, Crystle Lightning and Audrey Wasilewski. Apple has global rights and plans a theatrical release followed by Apple TV+ streaming later this year. Here’s the synopsis: Since her sister’s disappearance, Jax (Gladstone) has cared for her niece Roki (Deroy-Olson) by scraping by on the Seneca-Cayuga Reservation in Oklahoma. Every spare minute goes into finding her sister while also helping Roki prepare for an upcoming powwow. At the risk of losing custody to Jax’s father, Frank (Whigham), the pair hit the road and scour the backcountry to track down Roki’s mother. What begins as a search gradually turns into a far deeper investigation into the complexities and contradictions of Indigenous women moving through a colonized world and at the mercy of a failed justice system. Lily Gladstone stars in the emotional drama Fancy Dance, following the journey of two Indigenous women in search of family. Director Erica Tremblay's film showcases the love and resilience of Indigenous communities in the face of adversity. Apple TV acquired distribution rights for Fancy Dance, set for a theatrical run before streaming on June 28, 2024. Apple TV released the latest trailer for the drama film, Fancy Dance, featuring the directorial debut of Erica Tremblay. The film premiered during the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and currently has a high average critics score of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes. The film's synopsis reads: "Following her sister's disappearance, Jax and her niece Roki must stick together. Desperate to keep what's left of their family intact, Jax and Roki defy the law and hit the road on a journey to the Grand Nation Powwow in Oklahoma City." The trailer showcases Academy Award winner, Lily Gladstone's emotional and dramatic plight of taking care of her niece, Roki (Isabel Deroy-Olson) while also being at risk of being separated by the state. The two secretly travel together to find her missing sister, while also being hunted down by local authorities. Tremblay stated in an interview with Collider that the film is a "love letter to our indigenous communities," and that it hopes to share the "love and connection of human beings." "We wrote this film as a love letter to our Indigenous communities, and we made the film hoping to share the love and the connection of human beings, and how that gets them through even some of the darkest of times." Since its Sundance debut, it was also screened at 2023 SXSW, before it eventually made its way to Apple in February 2024. Apple announced that it bought the distribution rights for the Sundance film, and gave Fancy Dance a limited theatrical run in selected theaters before it enters streaming. Tremblay released a statement about the film's Apple TV+ release, saying that it found a 'perfect home' and is excited to share this story with a global audience. “Our film Fancy Dance has found the perfect home with Apple, and I am thrilled to share this beautiful story of two Seneca-Cayuga women with a global audience. As a Native American filmmaker, seeing my community included in the rich tapestry of cinema is a dream come true.” Who Stars in 'Fancy Dance'? Fancy Dance features a decent cast list. It stars Killers of the Flower Moon's Lily Gladstone, Isabel Deroy-Olson, Yellowstone's Ryan Begay as JJ, and Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One's Shea Whigham as Frank. The film also features Three Pines' Crystle Lightning, My Life as a Teenage Robot's Audrey Wasilewski, and Reservation Dog's Tamara Podemski and Arianne Martin. Fancy Dance will be available on Apple TV+ on June 28, 2024. You can watch the trailer above. Dubai-based sales agency Cercamon has acquired international sales rights for “Fancy Dance,” the feature debut of Indigenous director Erica Tremblay, following the film’s premiere in the U.S. Dramatic Competition at Sundance. Cercamon is selling the film this week at EFM before it continues its festival run at SXSW. “Fancy Dance” stars Lily Gladstone as a young woman, Jax, who’s cared for her niece Roki (Isabel Deroy-Olson) since the girl’s mother disappeared. Scraping by on the Seneca-Cayuga Reservation in Oklahoma, she spends every spare minute trying to find her missing sister while also helping Roki prepare for an upcoming powwow. At the risk of losing custody to Jax’s father, Frank (Shea Whigham), the pair hit the road and scour the backcountry to track down Roki’s mother in time for the powwow. What begins as a search gradually turns into a far deeper investigation into the complexities and contradictions of Indigenous women moving through a colonized world and at the mercy of a failed justice system. Popular on Variety “‘Fancy Dance’ is a powerful and moving depiction of the complexities of family, identity and community dealing with universal themes such as family, loss and belonging,” said Cercamon head Sébastien Chesneau, who negotiated the deal with WME Independent on behalf of the filmmakers. “We are thrilled to add ‘Fancy Dance’ to our roster of exceptional films.” “We are so excited to have Cercamon onboard as our sales agent,” added Tommy Oliver, CEO at Confluential Films. “Their passion and commitment to bringing this film to audiences around the world is truly inspiring.” “Fancy Dance” is the latest project in Gladstone’s filmography that ensures Indigenous communities are fairly represented on screen. She next stars across from Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon.”

CROSS Trailer (2024) Alex Cross CROSS Trailer (2024) Alex Cross © 2024 - Prime Video It’s been over four years since Variety exclusively reported the news that a TV series based on James Patterson’s “Alex Cross” books was in the works. Finally, fans have a first look at Aldis Hodge in the title role. Amazon released a trailer for “Cross” at its 2024 upfront presentation, during which the company also confirmed previous reports that the series had already scored a Season 2 renewal. “Cross,” which will premiere on Prime Video later this year, stars Aldis Hodge as a detective and forensic psychologist known for his ability to dig into the psyches of criminals and their victims. The cast also includes Isaiah Mustafa, Juanita Jennings, Alona Tal, Samantha Walkes, Caleb Elijah, Melody Hurd, Jennifer Wigmore, Eloise Mumford, Ryan Eggold and Johnny Ray Gill. Season 2 will see the addition of Wes Chatham, Matthew Lillard and Jeanine Mason, with Gill being upped to a series regular. Popular on Variety “Who are you?” a voice asks at the opening of the trailer. After a series of clips show snippets of Cross at work and with his family, and another voice describes him as “Metro P.D.’s golden boy,” he answers with a grin, “You can call me Detective Alex Cross.” Speeding cars, rooms on fire and police chases fill the rest of the trailer, which closes with Cross standing over a man who is seated in an interrogation room. “You’re not getting a confession. You’re not in my head,” the man says. “Oh, I’m definitely living rent free,” Cross retorts. “Cross” is produced by Amazon MGM Studios, Paramount Television Studios and Skydance Television. Season 1 is executive produced by creator and showrunner Ben Watkins via his Blue Monday Productions banner. Executive producers also include Jim Dunn, Sam Ernst and Craig Siebels as well as Patterson, Bill Robinson and Patrick Santa on behalf of James Patterson Entertainment and David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Matt Thunell on behalf of Skydance. For Season 2, Dunn and Ernst have joined Watkins as co-showrunners, with J. David Shanks, Aiyana White and Hodge added to the executive producing team. “Bringing one of James Patterson’s most iconic literary characters to life for our global Prime Video customers was a dream come true, and we can’t wait for everyone to see Aldis Hodge’s dynamic performance as Cross,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television at Amazon MGM Studios. “Ben Watkins and his team have created something unique within the crime-thriller genre that long-time fans and newcomers alike will all enjoy. And with over thirty novels written by Patterson featuring Alex Cross as his main protagonist, it was an easy choice to bring ‘Cross’ back for a second season.” “I am thrilled to be embarking on another chapter of ‘Cross.’ Moments like this don’t happen by accident,” said Watkins. “Getting a Season 2 pick-up before our first season even drops is a huge testament and vote of confidence in the amazing work that our crew, cast, directors, writers and production team have delivered thus far. It’s also a direct result of the unwavering support bestowed upon us by Prime Video and our producing partners at Paramount TV Studios, Skydance and James Patterson Entertainment. I am grateful for all of the above and can’t wait to run it back even bigger and better.” See the trailer below. DC alum Aldis Hodge stars as the titular character in Cross season 1. The show is already renewed for season 2. Cross is a detective and forensic psychologist with unique abilities. The trailer for Cross season 1 reveals the long-awaited James Patterson adaptation, with Black Adam star Aldis Hodge in the titular role. The project was first announced back in January 2020. Though it has taken a long time to debut, Prime Video has signaled its confidence in the crime thriller series. Well before a debut has even been announced, Cross has already been renewed for season 2. At the inaugural upfronts for Amazon, the company's Prime Video streaming service revealed the teaser trailer for Cross. The trailer introduces Cross, described by one character as Metro PD's golden boy. Although he may be confident in the interrogation room, the teaser highlights the detective trying to balance his personal life and work. No premiere date is set, but it will be released later this year. What's Prime Video's Cross About? Hodge Plays A Uniquely Skilled Detective. Aldis Hodge smiling in Alex Cross season 1 It's also been confirmed that Scream's Matthew Lillard is joining the season 2 cast, as are Wes Chatham (Ahsoka) and Jeanine Mason (Grey’s Anatomy). The show follows the titular character, Alex Cross. A detective and forensic psychologist, Cross is uniquely capable of digging into the psyches of killers and their victims. This strategy helps him in ultimately capturing the criminals. Hodge, also known for his role in the Leverage television franchise, leads the cast and produces the Prime Video adaptation. His co-stars include New Amsterdam lead Ryan Eggold, Shadowhunters alum Isaiah Mustafa, Supernatural's Alona Tal, and Chicago Fire's Eloise Mumford. It's also been confirmed that Scream's Matthew Lillard is joining the season 2 cast, as are Wes Chatham (Ahsoka) and Jeanine Mason (Grey’s Anatomy). A collage of some of the best shows available to stream on Amazon Prime Video in January 2024 RELATED The 30 Best TV Shows On Amazon Prime Video (May 2024) Amazon Prime Video is one of the fastest-growing streaming services in the market, offering incredible original shows such as The Boys and Fleabag. Ben Watkins serves as showrunner and executive producer for season 1, with Jim Dunn, Sam Ernst, Craig Siebels, and Patterson himself also executive producing. The project hails from Skydance Television, which is also behind the massively popular Reacher adaptation starring Alan Ritchson. With a teaser now available, it's an encouraging sign for viewers of the Cross novels, which have gained readers worldwide. Source: Prime Video Amazon Prime Video just released dropped the first look, teaser for “Cross” the upcoming Alex Cross series starring Aldis Hodge. Get this, the streamer already made the confirmation that confirmed that a second season was in production but Season 1 does not kick start until some time this year. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “Cross” is described by Paramount Television Studios and Skydance Television as “a complex, twisted, pulse-pounding thriller created by Ben Watkins, based upon the characters from James Patterson’s best-selling Alex Cross book series.” Check out the official logline: Alex Cross is a detective and forensic psychologist, uniquely capable of digging into the psyches of killers and their victims, in order to identify—and ultimately capture—the murderers. Advertisement The inaugural season stars Isaiah Mustafa, Juanita Jennings, Alona Tal, Samantha Walkes, Caleb Elijah, Melody Hurd, Jennifer Wigmore, Eloise Mumford, and Ryan Eggold. Joining Hodge in Season 2 will be Wes Chatham, Matthew Lillard and Jeanine Mason, with Johnny Ray Gill being upped to series regular. “Bringing one of James Patterson’s most iconic literary characters to life for our global Prime Video customers was a dream come true, and we can’t wait for everyone to see Aldis Hodge’s dynamic performance as Cross,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon MGM Studios. “Ben Watkins and his team have created something unique within the crime-thriller genre that long-time fans and newcomers alike will all enjoy. And with over thirty novels written by Patterson featuring Alex Cross as his main protagonist, it was an easy choice to bring Cross back for a second season.” “I am thrilled to be embarking on another chapter of Cross. Moments like this don’t happen by accident,” says Ben Watkins, creator and showrunner of Cross. “Getting a Season 2 pick-up before our first season even drops is a huge testament and vote of confidence in the amazing work that our crew, cast, directors, writers and production team have delivered thus far. It’s also a direct result of the unwavering support bestowed upon us by Prime Video and our producing partners at Paramount TV Studios, Skydance and James Patterson Entertainment. I am grateful for all of the above and can’t wait to run it back even bigger and better.” "You're not getting a confession. You're not in my head." "Oh I'm definitely living rent-free." Prime Video has revealed the first look teaser trailer for their upcoming Cross series, the latest adaptation from James Patterson's crime thriller novels. Cross is an adaptation of the Alex Cross series, and will be streaming in 2024. Aldis Hodge (seen in Black Adam, City On A Hill, One Night In Miami, "Leverage", "Underground") stars as Cross - detective and forensic psychologist, uniquely capable of digging into the psyches of killers and their victims, in order to identify—and ultimately capture—the murderers. The series is created by producer and writer Ben Watkins ("Burn Notice", "Hand of God"), and produced by Paramount Television Studios and Skydance Television. The series cast also includes Isaiah Mustafa, Darnell Bartholomew, Ashley Rios, Stacie Greenwell, Siobhan Murphy, Sharon Taylor, Mercedes de la Zerda, as well as Jennifer Wigmore as Chief Anderson. This looks like a fairly dark and intense series, investigating brutal crimes and mysterious things happening in dark corners. Might turn out pretty good - check this out. Here's the first teaser trailer for Prime Video's series Cross, direct from PV's YouTube: Cross Series Trailer Cross Series Trailer Alex Cross (Hodge) is a detective and forensic psychologist, uniquely capable of digging into the psyches of killers and their victims, in order to identify—and ultimately capture—the murderers. Cross is brilliant, flawed, and full of contradictions. A doting father and family man, Cross is single-minded to the point of obsession when he hunts killers. He is desperate for love, but his wife’s murder has left him too damaged to receive it. Cross is a series created and showrun by writer Ben Watkins of "Burn Notice", "Hand of God", and New York Undercover previously. Based on the book series of the same name by James Patterson. With episodes directed by Craig Siebels & Nzingha Stewart. Produced by Paramount Television and Skydance Television. Executive produced by Nzingha Stewart, Bill Bost, Jim Dunn, David Ellison, Sam Ernst, Dana Goldberg, James Patterson, Bill Robinson, Marcy Ross, Patrick Santa, Craig Siebels, Matt Thunell, and Ben Watkins. Amazon will debut the Cross series streaming on Prime Video starting sometime in 2024. Legit? Prime Video knows what their subscribers want, and it’s shows based on literary heroes who happen to be big, tough dudes. Following the success of Reacher and Jack Ryan, next up on the list is Cross, starring Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross, author James Patterson’s character previously played by both Morgan Freeman and Tyler Perry. Hodge, a popular actor known for his roles in Straight Outta Compton and Black Adam, plays hard-nosed detective and forensic psychologist Alex Cross who has a knack for getting into the heads of killers and would-be victims. It doesn’t hurt that he’s also a big dude who can scrap if he has to. The character Alex Cross has been the center of three movies. Freeman played him twice in Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. In 2012, Perry starred as Cross in the attempted reboot Alex Cross, which went nowhere. Hodge is joined in the cast by Isaiah Mustafa, Juanita Jennings, Alona Tal, Samantha Walkes, Caleb Elijah, Melody Hurd, Jennifer Wigmore, Eloise Mumford, Ryan Eggold, and Johnny Ray Gill. Ben Watkins created the series and acts as showrunner. So there’s a zero percent chance I won’t watch this. Hodge is the best Black actor working today in my opinion, and he’s been long overdue for some spotlight. Can we get a Cross/Reacher crossover because Hodge and Alan Ritchson together is just too good. Prime Video has yet to give Cross an official launch date, but they have already green lit a second season. Prime Video has shared the first teaser trailer for the upcoming crime thriller series Cross, which is an adaptation of James Patterson's Alex Cross novel series. The series stars Aldis Hodge (Black Adam, City On A Hill, One Night In Miami) as Cross, a “detective and forensic psychologist, uniquely capable of digging into the psyches of killers and their victims, in order to identify—and ultimately capture—the murderers.” It’s explained that “Cross is brilliant, flawed, and full of contradictions. A doting father and family man, Cross is single-minded to the point of obsession when he hunts killers. He is desperate for love, but his wife’s murder has left him too damaged to receive it.” The series was created by producer and writer Ben Watkins (Burn Notice. Hand of God), and produced by Paramount Television Studios and Skydance Television. The series cast also includes Isaiah Mustafa, Darnell Bartholomew, Ashley Rios, Stacie Greenwell, Siobhan Murphy, Sharon Taylor, Mercedes de la Zerda, as well as Jennifer Wigmore as Chief Anderson. This looks like it could end up being a great series! It looks like the story is going to go into some dark, gritty, and intense corners of crime. Prime Video will premiere Cross starting sometime in 2024. James Patterson‘s most popular fictional figure is getting another screen adaptation in Cross, and from the looks of the first trailer, this Amazon Prime Video original is going to be a doozy. The streamer also renewed the series for a second season. Cross stars Aldis Hodge as the titular detective — a character previously portrayed by Morgan Freeman in Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider and Tyler Perry in 2012’s Alex Cross and featured in dozens of other non-adapted novels. Here’s everything you need to know about the show. Who stars in Cross? The first season cast includes, in addition to Hodge, New Amsterdam‘s Ryan Eggold and Shadowhunters‘ Isaiah Mustafa. Johnny Ray Gill, Juanita Jennings, Alona Tal, Samantha Walkes, Caleb Elijah, Melody Hurd, Jennifer Wigmore, and Eloise Mumford also feature. Ben Watkins is showrunner and executive producer. Season 2 will see the addition of actors Matthew Lillard, Wes Chatham, and Jeanine Mason. Gill will be upped to a series regular role for the second bow. Jim Dunn and Sam Ernst will become co-showrunners for Season 2. 11 Authors Who Went From the Written Page to the Small Screen (PHOTOS) Related 11 Authors Who Went From the Written Page to the Small Screen (PHOTOS) What is Cross about? The series centers on the central detective in Patterson’s bestselling novels, a detective and forensic psychologist with the unique ability to dig into the psyche of killers and victims in order to solve murder mysteries. The series is described as a “complex, twisted, pulse-pounding thriller,” following a character who is “brilliant, flawed, and full of contradictions.” He is also deeply impacted by the death of his wife, as the description teases, “A doting father and family man, Cross is single-minded to the point of obsession when he hunts killers. He is desperate for love, but his wife’s murder has left him too damaged to receive it.” When will Cross premiere? According to a press release provided to TV Insider, Cross will premiere “later this year.” An exact premiere date has not been announced by the streamer. Is there a Cross trailer? A full trailer has not been revealed by Amazon yet, but the streamer did reveal the above-embedded teaser video that shows Alex Cross in action as he taunts a suspect in his custody by promising, “Oh I’m definitely living rent-free [in your head].”

DESPICABLE ME 4 Trailer 2 (2024) DESPICABLE ME 4 Trailer 2 (2024) Mega Dave © 2024 - Universal Pictures May 7 (UPI) -- Illumination is teasing Despicable Me 4. The studio shared a trailer for the upcoming animated film Tuesday. ADVERTISEMENT Despicable Me 4 is a sequel to Despicable Me 3 (2017) and the sixth film in the Despicable Me franchise. Steve Carrell and Kristen Wiig return to voice Gru and Lucy, who, along with their daughters Margo (Miranda Cosgrove), Edith (Dana Gaier) and Agnes (Madison Polan), welcome a new member of the family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. In addition, Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell) and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina (Sofia Vergara), and the family is forced to go on the run. The trailer shows Silas Ramsbottom (Steve Coogan) create Mega Minions, who assist Gru. The voice cast also includes Pierre Coffin, Joey King, Stephen Colbert and Chloe Fineman. Despicable Me 4 is directed by Chris Renaud. The film opens in theaters July 3. ADVERTISEMENT Illumination previously released a Super Bowl teaser in February that shows the minions create AI art. "Some of you may be wondering why you're here..." Illumination + Universal have launched a new trailer for the next sequel in their never-ending Minions franchise - Despicable Me 4. This Minions-filled sequel is set to open in July, the usual spot for these movies. In the first Despicable Me movie in seven years, Gru, the world’s favorite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, returns for an exciting, bold new era of Minions mayhem, with an introduction of another new family member - Gru Jr. They face a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal (voiced by Will Ferrell) + femme fatale girlfriend Valentina (voiced by Sofia Vergara), and the Gru family is forced to go on the run. The voice cast features Steve Carrell back as Gru, plus Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier, Madison Polan. With fresh new characters voiced by Joey King, Stephen Colbert, Chloe Fineman, plus Pierre Coffin as the Minions and Steve Coogan as Silas Ramsbottom. This trailer also introduces us the Mega-Minions who, of course, get into all kinds of trouble trying to help out Gru. As always! This looks like a fun-for-the-whole-family follow-up sequel. Enjoy. Here's the second trailer (+ poster) for Chris Renaud's sequel Despicable Me 4, direct from YouTube: Despicable Me 4 Poster You can rewatch the first trailer for Renaud's Despicable Me 4 movie right here, for the first look again. Following the 2022 summer blockbuster phenomenon of Illumination's Minions: The Rise of Gru, which earned almost $1B worldwide, the biggest global animated franchise in history now begins a new chapter as Gru (Steve Carrell) and Lucy (Kristen Wiig) and their girls —Margo, Edith and Agnes — welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who's intent on tormenting his dad. They face a new nemesis with Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, as they're forced to go on the run. Despicable Me 4 is directed by animation filmmaker / Minions co-creator Chris Renaud, director of Despicable Me, The Lorax, Despicable Me 2, and the two The Secret Life of Pets movies most recently. It's co-directed by Patrick Delage. The screenplay is written by Mike White (School of Rock, "White Lotus") and Ken Daurio. Produced by Illumination's Christopher Meledandri, and Brett Hoffman. Made by Illumination Animation based in Santa Monica. Universal will debut Illumination's Despicable Me 4 sequel in theaters everywhere starting on July 3rd, 2024 coming up this summer movie season. Who's planning to go watch this movie? New trailer for Despicable Me 4 reveals Gru on the run from supervillains. The main villains are Maxime Le Mal and Valentina, and Gru's team creates "Mega-Minions" in response The sequel is poised for success, leaning into the popular Minions element, similar to past box office hits. A new Despicable Me 4 trailer is here. The upcoming movie is the latest entry in the highly successful Illumination franchise that began in 2010. While the prequel Minions: The Rise of Gru came out in 2022, it's been seven years since the release of the most recent movie in the main Despicable Me franchise. Despicable Me 4 will find Gru and his family on the run as they're pursued by a supervillain. Now, Illumination has released a brand-new trailer for the upcoming Despicable Me 4 ahead of its release this summer. The trailer begins with a cubicle-style office that is filled with Minions in business attire. The scene then cuts to the statement that “Gru has been compromised!” Gru’s wife Lucy is later seen racing through the supermarket with Agnes and Edith, running from a villain. The main villains of the next installment are then revealed to be Maxime Le Mal and his girlfriend, Valentina. To combat these conniving antagonists, Gru’s team hatches a plan to transform the minions into “Mega-Minions.” These scientifically-altered Minions will be used as the “secret weapon” against Gru’s enemies. Will Despicable Me 4 Continue the Series' Huge Success? Every Despicable Me Movie Has Been A Hit The Despicable Me 4 trailer offers everything audiences want in a Despicable Me movie. The trailer is replete with Minions and action, but it also has the slower moments that give these films heart. This includes showing Gru’s paternal side, as he cares for Agnes and Edith. He still has his characteristic “bad guy” humor, as he encourages Agnes to be more like her older sister, Edith, by lying more often. This sequel follows a series of huge financial successes for the Despicable Me franchise. The most recent entry, Minions: The Rise of Gru raked in nearly $1 billion at the worldwide box office, taking home $940.2 million. Despicable Me 4’s direct predecessor, Despicable Me 3 did manage to cross that coveted $1 billion mark, taking home $1.03 billion worldwide. While this puts pressure on Despicable Me 4 to perform, the animated film seems well-positioned to do so. The story is strategically wise in that it appears to be leaning into one of the series’ most popular elements: the Minions. Minions: The Rise of Gru spurred massive social media trends upon its release, with audience members bringing bananas to theaters and wearing fancy outfits. The Minions in the Despicable Me 4 trailer sport tuxes at one point, which could lead to similar theater trends. With these elements and hype, Despicable Me 4 is poised to become a summer hit. Despicable Me 4 is set for release in theaters on July 3. Gru and the Minions are back, as Universal and Illumination’s “Despicable Me 4” has released its first trailer. The film, which hits theaters on July 3, 2024, continues the popular animated franchise, which follows the reformed supervillain Gru (Steve Carell) trying to do good and finding family while he’s at it. Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Steve Coogan, Chris Renaud, Dana Gaier and Pierre Coffin also return for the fourth installment. “Despicable Me 4” introduces new characters voiced by Will Ferrell, Joey King, Sofia Vergara, Stephen Colbert, Chloe Fineman and Madison Polan. Ferrell voices Gru’s new nemesis Maxime Le Mal, while Vergara plays Maxime’s femme fatale girlfriend Valentina. The first movie featured Gru adopting three daughters, while the second installment saw Gru finding love with Lucy Wilde (voiced by Wiig). “Despicable Me 3” had a shocking reveal with the appearance of Gru’s long-lost twin brother, Dru (also voiced by Carell). In the fourth film, Gru and Lucy welcome a new addition to the family: their son, Gru Jr. Popular on Variety In 2017, “Despicable Me 3” was a rousing box office success, crossing the $1 billion milestone worldwide and exceeding the “Shrek” series as highest-grossing animated film franchise. Part of the franchise’s success can likely be attributed to its most iconic and memorable characters, the Minionese-speaking yellow Minions. These lovable Minions serve as Gru’s “sidekicks” but, in keeping with demand, have since gone on to star in their own spinoff films, “Minions” and “Minions: The Rise of Gru.” “On the surface, the ‘Despicable Me’ cartoons appear to be sendups of the James Bond franchise, but beneath that slick, spoofy exterior, they’re really marshmallow-centered affirmations of good old-fashioned family values,” Peter Debruge wrote in his review of “Despicable Me 3” for Variety. Illumination co-founder Chris Meledandri produces. “Despicable Me” and “Despicable Me 2” director Chris Renaud co-directs with Patrick Delage, and Mike White serves as writer. Watch the trailer below. Los Angeles: The release date of the animated movie, 'Despicable Me 4', has been announced. The film... Illumination and Universal Studios have released the official release date of July 23, 2024 for their upcoming sequel, Despicable Me 4. This sequel marks the 15th collaboration between the two companies. No story details have been released at this time. The only announced production details revealed have been about voice talent casting. It was stated that Steve Carell will return to reprise his role of the series’ lovable reformed villain, Gru. Other cast members expected to return for Despicable Me 4 are Kristen Wiig, Pierre Coffin, Miranda Cosgrove, and Steve Coogan. Chris Renaud, known for Despicable Me, Despicable Me 2, and other popular Illumination films, is expected to direct the film. Animation director, Patrik Delage, who is known for his work on Illumination films, such as the Sing series, is serving as co-director. The screenplay is by Mike White, with Illumination founder, Chris Meledandri serving as producer. This is the latest announcement for the Despicable Me franchise since the announcement of the July release date for another Illumination film: Minions: The Rise of Gru. The film serves as a prequel to other well-known Despicable Me films and is expected to focus on twelve-year-old Gru in the 1970s as he strives to be the best villain. despicable-me-3-gruImage via Universal Pictures RELATED: 'Minions: The Rise Of Gru' Teaser Reveals A '70s-Inspired Adventure The Despicable Me franchise follows Gru, a reformed struggling supervillain, as he becomes a reluctant father of three, a husband as well as a secret agent, and eventually teams up with his long-lost brother, Dru, to fight against an unreformed super villain together. The original movie was released in 2010 and gained a huge fan following that has lasted twelve years thanks in part to internet memes. Arguably, the most recognizable characters of the series are the loud and chaotic yellow tic tacs, otherwise known as Minions, who have existed since the beginning of time to serve evil geniuses such as Gru. They have received two spin-off movies of their own, including a film about their origin story and a sequel which explains how they wind up in the service of Gru, as well as how Gru begins his journey to become the supervillain he longs to be, as mentioned before regarding Minions: The Rise of Gru - you never really can escape the loud little sidekicks. Since its release, the movie series has spawned spin-offs, including several video games and a theme park attraction. The franchise has gone on to become the highest-grossing animated franchise of all time, having grossed over billions of dollars globally. It will be interesting to see what Illumination and Universal have in store for the series going forward. Universal Pictures has released the first trailer for Despicable Me 4. Universal announced Despicable Me 4 in 2022 as the first new installment of the main Despicable Me series since Despicable Me 3 was released in 2017 (though spinoff sequel Minions: The Rise of Gru opened in 2022). Chris Renaud, who directed the first two Despicable Me movies (with Pierre Coffin), is returning to direct Despicable Me 4 from a screenplay by Mike White (School of Rock, The White Lotus). Patrick Delage is co-directing, and Chris Meledandri is producing. Steve Carell as Felonious Gru will again lead the film's voice cast, which also includes Kristen Wiig as Gru's Wife, Lucy Wilde, Miranda Cosgrove as Margo, Gru and Lucy's oldest adopted daughter, and Pierre Coffin returning to voice the Minions. Steve Coogan is also part of the film's voice cast. There were rumors that the Despicable Me 4 would play during the Super Bowl on February 11th, but instead, it ran during Sunday's NFL playoff game. You can watch the Despicable Me 4 trailer below. The Despicable Me franchise has made over $1.2 billion for Illumination and Universal Pictures. With Despicable Me 4, the studios will likely add significantly to that total, with the film set to open over the July 4th holiday weekend. Despicable Me 4 is Illumination's 15th collaboration with Universal Pictures. Illumination has been developing Despicable Me 4 since 2017. Production began in began in June 2022. The Despicable Me franchise focuses on former supervillain turned secret agent Felonious Gru. As the series has progressed, it has increasingly been about Gru's relationship with his growing family, including his three adopted daughters, wife Lucy Wilde, and the Minions who have long served him faithfully. Despicable Me 3 introduced Gru's long-lost twin brother, Dru, into the mix. Related: Despicable Me Movies Rising Through Netflix Top 10 Once Again Despicable Me Is Changing Streaming Services (Again) Despicable Me Returns to Netflix Top 10 Despicable Me Finally Returning to Netflix Despicable Me Is Now Streaming on Hulu "It was exciting to create something entirely new that would fit into this world," Carell previously said of creating Dru's voice. "I love the idea of this brother; he's not very much like Gru at all….Drew is very silly and very crazy and funny, and I think Gru takes things much more seriously and is more literal." Despicable Me 4 opens in theaters on July 4th. It will eventually come to streaming on Peacock before moving to Netflix and returning to Peacock again. The other Despicable Me movies – Despicable Me, Despicable Me 2, Despicable Me 3 – are currently streaming on Peacock. The first Minions movie is streaming on Netflix. Its sequel, Minions: The Rise of Gru, is streaming on Peacock. Gru and the Minions are back, as Universal and Illumination’s “Despicable Me 4” has released its first trailer. The film, which hits theaters on July 3, 2024, continues the popular animated franchise, which follows the reformed supervillain Gru (Steve Carrell) trying to do good and finding family while he’s at it. Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Steve Coogan, Chris Renaud, Dana Gaier, Pierre Coffin also return for the fourth installment. “Despicable Me 4” introduces new characters voiced by Will Ferrell, Joey King, Sofia Vergara, Stephen Colbert, Chloe Fineman and Madison Polan. Ferrell voices Gru’s new nemesis Maxime Le Mal, while Vergara plays Maxime’s femme fatale girlfriend Valentina. The first movie featured Gru adopting three daughters, while the second installment saw Gru finding love with Lucy Wilde (voiced by Wiig). “Despicable Me 3” had a shocking reveal with the appearance of Gru’s long-lost twin brother, Dru (also voiced by Steve Carrell). In the fourth film, Gru and Lucy welcome a new addition to the family: their son, Gru Jr. In 2017, “Despicable Me 3” was a rousing box office success, crossing the $1 billion milestone worldwide and exceeding the “Shrek” series as highest-grossing animated film franchise. Part of the franchise’s success can likely be attributed to its most iconic and memorable characters, the Minionese-speaking yellow Minions. These lovable Minions serve as Gru’s “sidekicks” but, in keeping with demand, have since gone on to star in their own spinoff films, “Minions” and “Minions: The Rise of Gru.” “On the surface, the ‘Despicable Me’ cartoons appear to be sendups of the James Bond franchise, but beneath that slick, spoofy exterior, they’re really marshmallow-centered affirmations of good old-fashioned family values,” Peter Debruge wrote in his review of “Despicable Me 3” for Variety. Illumination co-founder Chris Meledandri produces. “Despicable Me” and “Despicable Me 2” director Chris Renaud co-directs with Patrick Delage, and Mike White serves as writer. Watch the trailer below. In the first Despicable Me movie in seven years, Gru, the supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, returns with his Minions in Illumination’s Despicable Me 4. Following the 2022 summer blockbuster of Illumination’s Minions: The Rise of Gru, which earned almost $1 billion worldwide, the animated franchise now begins a new chapter as Gru (Steve Carrell) and Lucy (Kristen Wiig) and their girls —Margo (Miranda Cosgrove), Edith (Dana Gaier) and Agnes (Madison Polan)—welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. 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Despicable Me 4 is directed by a cocreator of the Minions, Chris Renaud (Despicable Me, The Secret Life of Pets), and is produced by Illumination’s founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and by Brett Hoffman (executive producer, The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Minions: The Rise of Gru). The film is co-directed by Patrick Delage (animation director Sing 2 and The Secret Life of Pets 2), and the screenplay is by the creator of White Lotus, Mike White, and the veteran writer of every Despicable Me film, Ken Daurio.

NEVER LET GO Trailer (2024) Halle Berry NEVER LET GO Trailer (2024) Halle Berry, Alexandre Aja © 2024 - Lionsgate Lionsgate has released the trailer for the Alexandre Aja-directed horror film “Never Let Go,” starring Halle Berry. “Never Let Go” follows a mother (Berry) and her fraternal twin sons (Anthony B. Jenkins and Percy Daggs IV), who have protected themselves from a malicious spirit for years under their family’s protective bond. However, when one of the boys begins to question the existence of the evil, the bond is broken, leading to a terrifying fight for survival. Jenkins, Daggs, Matthew Kevin Anderson, Christin Park and Stephanie Lavigne round out the cast. Aja (“The Hills Have Eyes,” “Piranha 3D”) directed from a script by Kevin Coughlin and Ryan Grassby. He also produced alongside 21 Laps’ Dan Cohen, Dan Levine and Shawn Levy with Berry, Dan Clarke, Connor DiGregorio, Holly Jeter, Emily Morris and Christopher Woodrow serving as executive producers. Berry is no stranger to horror and thriller films, having starred in “Gothika,” “The Rich Man’s Wife,” “Perfect Stranger,” “Dark Tide” and “The Call.” At Lionsgate’s CinemaCon panel in April, the Oscar-winning actor said she took on the role in “Never Let Go” because she’s a “bonafide adrenaline junkie” and the film “gave [her] an opportunity to be a part of a world [she] had never seen before.” Popular on Variety “With this movie, it reminded me how I would protect my children with my life,” Berry added. “We often say, ‘I would take a bullet for my kids.’ Would you take a knife for your kids?” “Never Let Go” premieres in theaters on Sept. 27. Watch the full trailer below. Lionsgate on Thursday rolled out the first trailer for its horror thriller Never Let Go, teaming director Alexandre Aja (Crawl) and Academy Award winner Halle Berry (Bruised), which is slated for release on September 27. Also starring Percy Daggs IV (The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey) and Anthony B. Jenkins (Florida Man), the film follows a mother (Berry) and her fraternal twin sons (Daggs and Jenkins) who have been tormented by an evil spirit for years and are convinced to never let go of their family’s protective bond. But when one of the boys questions if the evil is real, their connection is severed, triggering a terrifying fight for survival. Related Stories Froy Gutierrez as “Ryan” and Madelaine Petsch as “Maya” in THE STRANGERS Trilogy, a Lionsgate release. 'The Strangers: Chapter 1' Review: Horror Tropes Gone Wrong In Renny Harlin's Latest Donnie Yen as Caine in 'John Wick: Chapter 4' Donnie Yen To Reprise As 'John Wick: Chapter 4's Blind Assassin Caine In Standalone Lionsgate Film Scripted by Kevin Coughlin & Ryan Grassby, the film was produced by 21 Laps’ Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen and Dan Levine, as well as Aja. Exec producers are Berry, Holly Jeter and 21 Laps’ Emily Morris. Never Let Go‘s fellow entrants at the box office on the 27th include a new horror thriller from Universal and Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw, Vertical/Roadside’s war photographer drama Lee starring Kate Winslet, Paramoun’ts re-release of Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar, and DreamWorks/Universal’s animated flick The Wild Robot. Most recently rolling out titles like Imaginary, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare and Boy Kills World, Lionsgate tomorrow unveils The Strangers: Chapter 1, the first film in a new horror trilogy, based on the popular 2008 title from Bryan Bertino. Tomorrow, the studio also releases You Can’t Run Forever, a new thriller starring Academy Award winner J.K Simmons. Check out the trailer for Never Let Go above. Lionsgate has released the first trailer for .. Lionsgate has released the trailer for the Alexandre Aja-directed horror film “Never Let Go,” starring Halle Berry. “Never Let Go” follows a mother (Berry) and her fraternal twin sons (Anthony B. Jenkins and Percy Daggs IV), who have protected themselves from a malicious spirit for years under their family’s protective bond. However, when one of the boys begins to question the existence of the evil, the bond is broken, leading to a terrifying fight for survival. Jenkins, Daggs, Matthew Kevin Anderson, Christin Park and Stephanie Lavigne round out the cast. Aja (“The Hills Have Eyes,” “Piranha 3D”) directed from a script by Kevin Coughlin and Ryan Grassby. He also produced alongside 21 Laps’ Dan Cohen, Dan Levine and Shawn Levy with Berry, Dan Clarke, Connor DiGregorio, Holly Jeter, Emily Morris and Christopher Woodrow serving as executive producers. Berry is no stranger to horror and thriller films, having starred in “Gothika,” “The Rich Man’s Wife,” “Perfect Stranger,” “Dark Tide” and “The Call.” At Lionsgate’s CinemaCon panel in April, the Oscar-winning actor said she took on the role in “Never Let Go” because she’s a “bonafide adrenaline junkie” and the film “gave [her] an opportunity to be a part of a world [she] had never seen before.” Popular on Variety Ad Loading 00:00 09:46 “With this movie, it reminded me how I would protect my children with my life,” Berry added. “We often say, ‘I would take a bullet for my kids.’ Would you take a knife for your kids?” “Never Let Go” premieres in theaters on Sept. 27. Watch the full trailer below. Time for something scary. Lionsgate has revealed the official trailer for Never Let Go, a new horror from the acclaimed horror filmmaker Alexandre Aja (of High Tension, The Hills Have Eyes, Mirrors, Piranha 3D, Horns, Crawl). This one is set for release in theaters nationwide in September later this year. Never Let Go follows a mother and her fraternal twin sons who have been tormented by an evil spirit for years and are convinced to never let go of their family’s protective bond. But when one of the boys questions if the evil is real, their connection is severed, triggering a terrifying fight for survival. It's set almost entirely at a creepy old cabin in the woods. Halle Berry stars as the mother, with Percy Daggs IV & Anthony B. Jenkins as the two boys. Alexandre Aja is a master of horror and is always cooking up something terrifying - this is no exception. A chilling trailer promising a clever new horror movie that will frighten audiences later this year. Here's the first official trailer (+ tease) for Alexandre Aja's film Never Let Go, from Lionsgate's YouTube: Never Let Go Horror Movie Never Let Go Horror Movie A family consisting of a mother and her twin sons has suffered from the torment of a malicious spirit for many years. However, when one of the boys starts to doubt the existence of the evil, the family's sacred bond is broken, leading to a dangerous fight for survival. Never Let Go is directed by the acclaimed French genre filmmaker Alexandre Aja, director of many hit horror films including High Tension, The Hills Have Eyes, Mirrors, Piranha 3D, Horns, The 9th Life of Louis Drax, Crawl, and Oxygen. The screenplay is by Kevin Coughlin and Ryan Grassby. Produced by Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen, Alexandre Aja, and Dan Levine. Lionsgate will debut Never Let Go in theaters starting on September 27th, 2024 this fall. Scary? Or not? May 16 (UPI) -- Lionsgate is giving a glimpse of the new film Never Let Go. The studio shared a trailer for the movie Thursday featuring Halle Berry. ADVERTISEMENT Never Let Go is a psychological thriller-horror film directed by Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes, Horns). Berry stars as a mother with twin sons (Percy Daggs IV, Anthony B. Jenkins), whose only protection against a supernatural evil is their house and their family's protective bond. "Needing to stay connected at all times -- even tethering themselves with ropes -- they cling to one another, urging each other to never let go. But when one of the boys questions if the evil is real, the ties that bind them together are severed, triggering a terrifying fight for survival," an official synopsis reads. Stranger Things producers Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen produce the film with Aja and Dan Levine (Arrival), with Berry as an executive producer. Never Let Go opens in theaters Sept. 27. Berry most recently starred in the 2022 sci-fi thriller Moonfall. Lionsgate has unveiled the first trailer for its upcoming horror thriller ‘Never Let Go,’ slated to hit theaters on September 27. Directed by Alexandre Aja, the film stars Academy Award winner Halle Berry alongside Percy Daggs IV and Anthony B Jenkins. ‘Never Let Go’ follows the harrowing story of a mother, played by Berry, and her fraternal twin sons, portrayed by Daggs and Jenkins, who have been haunted by an evil woodland spirit for years. According to Deadline, the family has been taught to never let go of their protective bond. However, when one of the boys starts to question the reality of the evil, their bond weakens, leading to a terrifying struggle for survival. The screenplay, crafted by Kevin Coughlin and Ryan Grassby, promises a gripping narrative. The film’s production team includes Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen, and Dan Levine of 21 Laps, alongside Aja. Halle Berry, Holly Jeter, and Emily Morris of 21 Laps serve as executive producers. ‘Never Let Go’ will face stiff competition at the box office on its release date. Other films debuting on September 27 include a horror thriller from Universal and Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw, the drama ‘Lee’ starring Kate Winslet from Vertical/Roadside, Paramount’s re-release of Christopher Nolan’s ‘Interstellar’, and DreamWorks/Universal’s animated film ‘The Wild Robot’. Lionsgate has been active lately, rolling out titles such as ‘Imaginary’, ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’, and ‘Boy Kills World’. The studio is also set to release ‘The Strangers: Chapter 1’, the first film in a new horror trilogy, and ‘You Can’t Run Forever’, a thriller featuring Academy Award winner JK Simmons. Halle Berry takes mothering to the next level in the official trailer for Never Let Go. Leading as the mom of twin boys, the 57-year-old movie star faces an evil spirit attempting to disrupt their livelihood. The Alexandre Aja-directed film is due in theaters on Sept. 27, 2024. “The evil out there is clever. One touch without a rope is all it takes,” says Berry in character as Momma to her two sons in the clip. The official synopsis includes the following details: “In this new psychological thriller/horror, as an Evil takes over the world beyond their front doorstep, the only protection for a mother, played by Academy Award® winner Halle Berry, and her twin sons is their house and their family’s protective bond. Needing to stay connected at all times – even tethering themselves with ropes – they cling to one another, urging each other to never let go. But when one of the boys questions if the evil is real, the ties that bind them together are severed, triggering a terrifying fight for survival.” Never Let Go is a psychological thriller-horror film directed by Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes, Horns). Berry stars as a mother with twin sons (Percy Daggs IV, Anthony B. Jenkins), whose only protection against a supernatural evil is their house and their family's protective bond. "Needing to stay connected at all times -- even tethering themselves with ropes -- they cling to one another, urging each other to never let go. But when one of the boys questions if the evil is real, the ties that bind them together are severed, triggering a terrifying fight for survival," an official synopsis reads. Stranger Things producers Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen produce the film with Aja and Dan Levine (Arrival), with Berry as an executive producer. Halle Berry stars in Alexandre Aja's upcoming horror film protecting her children from evil. The trailer shows a family confined in a cabin, using ropes to stay connected and survive. Never Let Go promises a mix of horror and thriller with surprise elements. The Never Let Go trailer reveals Halle Berry protecting her twin sons in a post-apocalyptic horror movie. Directed by Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes, Crawl), with a script by Kevin Coughlin and Ryan Grassby, the upcoming film follows a family who protect themselves from unseen evil by staying connected and keeping confined to a cabin in the woods. Other than Halle Berry in the lead role, who won an Oscar in 2002 for Monster's Ball, the cast also includes Percy Daggs IV and Anthony B. Jenkins as her two children. Today, Lionsgate released the official trailer for Never Let Go. Watch it below: The trailer introduces Halle Berry as a mother and her two children, and the methods they use to protect themselves from an unseen evil that inhabits the post-apocalyptic environment. Everything Revealed By The Never Let Go Trailer Halle Berry in Never Let Go The Never Let Go trailer introduces Halle Berry's mother character and her two sons. Since the world ended, the family has protected themselves from malicious spirits for years by staying confined to an isolated cabin in the woods. However, when they have to leave, they stay connected at all times, tethering themselves with ropes. The mother repeats the titular mantra, "Never let go," believing it is the key to their survival. However, when one of the children begins to question whether the evil is real, their ties are tested, triggering a terrifying fight for survival. Based on the trailer, Never Let Go appears to be a three-hander between Halle Berry's mother character and her two children, played by Percy Daggs IV and Anthony B. Jenkins. However, the cast also includes Matthew Kevin Anderson, Christin Park, and Stephanie Lavigne, indicating there will be some other characters involved in the story. Its lead star, Halle Berry, is certainly no stranger to horror-thrillers, having starred in Gothika, The Rich Man’s Wife, Perfect Stranger, Dark Tide, and The Call. Halle Berry's Patience Phillips on the poster for Catwoman RELATED Halle Berry's 10 Best Movies, Ranked Halle Berry has starred in dozens of films and television shows, becoming a pivotal character in the X-Men franchise and winning numerous awards. Never Let Go also marks a return to horror movies for Alexandre Aja, who rose to fame for directing the French film Haute Tension, followed by The Hills Have Eyes. While those were more straightforward slashers, Never Let Go appears to be an intriguing amalgam of horror and psychological thriller in a post-apocalyptic setting. The Never Let Go trailer is clearly holding a lot back regarding its premise, which is a refreshing departure from the current trend of modern movie trailers revealing too much. When the movie releases in theaters, there should be plenty of surprises in store. After her appearance in ‘Moonfall’ as Jocinda Fowler in 2022, fans have been waiting to see Halle Berry in movies again. The trailer of her upcoming psychological film, ‘Never Let Go’, was unveiled recently. The gripping trailer has become the talk of the town and fans of the actor are excited to see her back in action once again. The 2:23 minute long trailer of ‘Never Let Go’ opens with a shot of a mother (played by Halle Berry) relaxing with her two sons and a pet dog in a cabin in the woods. As the trailer progresses, it is revealed that the world has ended, and it is just this family and ‘evil’ that is present in the world currently. The mother and her sons tie themselves with a rope whose other end is tied to their house whenever they venture out of their safe place. However, things go south when evil forces take over and the family has to battle it out for survival. Take a look at the trailer of ‘Never Let Go’ here. The trailer of ‘Never Let Go’ uses classic jump scare and jump cut elements to create an atmosphere of tension and impending doom. Safe to say that with the use of these classic elements, the trailer will successfully lure you in. It’s interesting to see Halle Berry working in this genre again because these types of films feel like they are right up the actor's alley. As I was watching this trailer, a question kept popping into my head. Are the evil creatures real or are they a figment of the mother’s imagination? The trailer has not made this clear and this ups the ante. Reacting to the trailer, one fan said, “Halle Berry is back in movies!! Yesss!!” A second fan commented, “Halle Berry never disappoints. She will always be a phenomenal actress no matter what happens.” A third fan wrote, “I love Aja's movies. Plus, Halle is in it. Let's goooo.” Directed by Alexandre Aja, ‘Never Let Go’ stars Halle Berry, Percy Daggs, and Anthony B. Jenkins in lead roles. The movie is set to release in theatres on September 27. Lionsgate shared the official trailer for Never Let Go, the psychological thriller/horror film starring Halle Berry as the mother of twin sons fighting for survival against evil spirits. Also starring in movie are Percy Daggs IV, and Anthony B. Jenkins Release Date Directed by Alexandre Aja, Never Let Go opens in theaters on September 27, 2024 Synopsis In this new psychological thriller/horror, as an Evil takes over the world beyond their front doorstep, the only protection for a mother, played by Academy Award® winner Halle Berry (Actress in a Leading Role, 2001 – Monster’s Ball), and her twin sons is their house and their family’s protective bond. Needing to stay connected at all times – even tethering themselves with ropes – they cling to one another, urging each other to never let go. But when one of the boys questions if the evil is real, the ties that bind them together are severed, triggering a terrifying fight for survival. Official Trailer Watch the official trailer for Never Let Go Halle Berry desperately tries to shield her family from terrifying foes in her new movie. Lionsgate's newly released trailer for Never Let Go, a horror-thriller from French director Alexandre Aja, finds the Oscar winner, 57, as a mother living in the woods with her two sons. Berry and the two young actors playing her fraternal twin sons, Percy Daggs IV and Anthony B. Jenkins, are the only stars in glimpsed in the new trailer; they take shelter from an unknown entity and use a system of ropes to tether themselves to their home and each other. "As an evil takes over the world beyond their front doorstep, the only protection for a mother (Berry) and her twin sons is their house and their family’s protective bond," reads an official synopsis for the movie. Halle Berry Is the 'Happiest' with 'Soulmate' Van Hunt: They're on 'Another Level' (Exclusive Source) Anthony B. Jenkins as Samuel, Halle Berry as Momma and Percy Daggs IV as Nolan in Never Let Go Anthony B. Jenkins, Halle Berry and Percy Daggs IV in 2024's Never Let Go. LIANE HENTSCHER/2024 LIONSGATE "Needing to stay connected at all times – even tethering themselves with ropes – they cling to one another, urging each other to never let go," the synopsis adds. "But when one of the boys questions if the evil is real, the ties that bind them together are severed, triggering a terrifying fight for survival." Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Never Let Go was written by screenwriters KC Coughlin and Ryan Grassby, who previously cowrote 2023's The King Tide and the 2016 movie Mean Dreams. The new horror movie marks Berry's first feature film role since 2022's Moonfall; she has one other movie scheduled to release in 2024, titled The Union, according to her IMDb page. Halle Berry Says Her New Movie Would Give Her 10-Year-Old Son 'Nightmares': 'He Won't Be Seeing It' Halle Berry in Never Let Go Halle Berry in 2024's Never Let Go. LIONSGATE MOVIES/YOUTUBE After Berry teased that the “method acting” skills she learned for Never Let Go included skinning squirrels in the wild during an April appearance at CinemaCon, PETA confirmed with Aja, the director of such animal-centric horror flicks as 2010's Piranha and 2019's Crawl, that only realistic-looking props were used. During that appearance, Berry said that her character in the new movie was "eating bugs and frogs — raw frogs — in the woods" and added, "I had to really skin a squirrel. These things wildly challenged me to create some reality within this world that felt so foreign." Never Let Go is in theaters Sept. 27. A-list director, A-list actress, strange story – lots to dig about this new one heading our way this fall from LIONSGATE. Titled NEVER LET GO – it tells the creepy tale of isolation, superstition, and a rope. Check out the trailer. From the press materials: From visionary director Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes, Crawl) and producers of Stranger Things and Arrival comes NEVER LET GO. In this new psychological thriller, as an evil takes over the world beyond their front doorstep, the only protection for a mother, played by Academy Award® Winner Halle Berry (Actress in a Leading Role, 2001 – Monster’s Ball), and her twin sons is their house and their family’s protective bond. Needing to stay connected at all times – even tethering themselves with ropes – they cling to one another, urging each other to never let go. But when one of the boys questions if the evil is real, the ties that bind them together are severed, triggering a terrifying fight for survival. NEVER LET GO hits theaters on Sept. 27th. Halle Berry takes on a spooky project in post-apocalyptic horror film Never Let Go. Directed by Alexandra Aja, the movie follows a family haunted by an evil spirit in the woods. Berry's return to the silver screen includes a role as a disgraced MMA fighter in Bruised, now on Netflix. After recently carrying over her talents into the spy and action genres, one former Marvel and DC actor is now partaking in a much spookier project. The first trailer for Never Let Go has been officially released and showcases Oscar-winning star Halle Berry leading two children through the dangers and terrors of a post-apocalyptic world. The film is helmed by horror-thriller director Alexandra Aja, who previously worked on Oxygen, Crawl, Horns, and Piranha 3D. Kevin Coughlin, best known for his work with The King Tide, Mean Dreams, and V-Wars wrote the script for Never Let Go along with Ryan Grassby. The film follows a family that has been living in the woods, haunted by an evil spirit for years. The only thing keeping their safety intact is their belief in the threat, but everything quickly comes crashing down when one of the children begins to doubt if the spirit is real. The Never Let Go trailer shows off intense and terrifying highs, along with the first look at what appears to be another strong performance from Berry. Never Let Go arrives in theaters on September 27, and the trailer shows off enough spooky spirits and jump scares to satisfy passionate horror fans. What Has Halle Berry Been in Recently? It's been more than 20 years since Berry won an Oscar for her performance as Leticia Musgrove in Monster's Ball, but she hasn't shown any signs of slowing down. Berry recently joined one of the most acclaimed action franchises of the 21st century alongside Keanu Reeves in John Wick 3 and also played a small role in Matthew Vaughn's espionage thriller, Kingsman: The Golden Circle. Berry will always be synonymous with playing the iconic Marvel and DC characters, Storm and Catwoman, but all signs point to those days being behind her and new actors coming in to take over the roles. Never Let Go will be her first outing in the horror genre, and director Aja is a fantastic first partner to show her the ropes. Berry was absent from movie theaters in 2023, most recently appearing in the 2022 sci-fi disaster film Moonfall, and she will make her return to the silver screen later this year. Never Let Go arrives exclusively in theaters on September 27. Check out the trailer above and watch Berry as a disgraced MMA fighter in Bruised, streaming on Netflix. At CinemaCon on Wednesday, Lionsgate showed off its recently added 2024 fall release, Alexandre Aja’s Never Let Go, a freaky tale about a mother and her fraternal twins who have never gone beyond their forested environs: Whenever they leave the cabin, they are bounded by rope as they venture into the scary woods. “It was a creepy environment that I had never seen before,” said star Halle Berry, who reteams with the studio that notched her a Best Actress Oscar win for Monster’s Ball. Related Stories Henry Cavill speaks onstage during the Lionsgate presentation at CinemaCon Henry Cavill Shows Up At Lionsgate CinemaCon, Teases ‘Highlander’; New Guy Ritchie 2025 Movie Gets Title Ana de Armas ‘John Wick’ Spinoff’ ‘Ballerina’ First Look Drops At Lionsgate’s CinemaCon Session; Keanu Reeves Appears In Clip “I’m a bona fide adrenaline junkie — the bigger the zipline, the bigger the jump — I’m your girl.” “I had to learn how to skin a squirrel” said Berry about her prep for the role. Not to mention, the characters eat raw frogs in the film. RELATED: ‘Barbie’ Producer LuckyChap Rolls Dice On ‘Monopoly’ With Lionsgate & Hasbro – CinemaCon Lionsgate Motion Picture Chair Adam Fogelson asked the actress about drawing on her instincts as a mother for the role. Said Berry, “This movie reminds me how I would protect my children in this life. We often say I would take a bullet for my kids. Would you take a knife for your kids? What would you do to protect your children?” RELATED: Blumhouse Inks Pact With Lionsgate To Reimagine Studio’s Horror Classics Starting With ‘The Blair Witch Project’ – CinemaCon Fogelson asked the actress how it feesl to be an EP on the movie. “EP means you have a seat on the table. You’re no longer the dancing bear. You have some say in what’s being created,” said Berry. Never Let Go is coming out September 27, having taken the place to Saw XI which moved to next year. 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THAT 90's SHOW Season 2 Trailer (2024) Kevin Smith, Matt Rife THAT 90's SHOW Season 2 Trailer (2024) Debra Jo Rupp, Kurtwood Smith, Matt Rife, Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes (as Jay and Silent Bob), Part 2 Comedy Series © 2023 - Netflix That '90s Show season 2 trailer teases drama between Leia, Nate, and Jay, risking the group's friendship. The trailer also reveals a massive roster of new and returning stars from That '70s Show, ranging from Seth Green to Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes as Jay and Silent Bob. That '90s Show season 2 will be split into two eight-episode parts, with the first releasing on June 27. After a year of keeping viewers waiting, the first That '90s Show season 2 trailer is here. Acting as a sequel to the beloved That '70s Show, the Netflix title revolves around the kids of the original teenage characters, Leia Forman and Jay Kelso, and their friends Nate, Gwen, Ozzie and Nikki during their summer vacations, in which Leia spends with her grandparents, Kitty and Red. Season 2 will see Leia return to her grandparents' place and navigating the tricky relationship tightrope between Nate and Jay after nearly kissing the former while dating the latter, putting the whole group's friendship at stake. As part of the streamer's Netflix Is A Joke Fest, Netflix has unveiled the first That '90s Show season 2 trailer. The video, as seen above, opens with Gwen, Jay and Kitty all arguing about who gets the first hug from Leia when she arrives, only for Red to surprise the group at the front door by having gotten it. The trailer then goes on to highlight the new and returning faces the rest of the season will feature, including returning '70s Show stars Tommy Chong, Don Stark, Laura Prepon and Seth Green, as well as new guest stars Lisa Loeb, Kadeem Hardison, Matt Rife, Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes. That '90s Show Season 2 Is Taking Full Advantage Of Its Bigger Episode Count With the first season not only seeing strong reviews from critics, but also a solid viewership haul for the streamer, Netflix is looking to build on this success with That '90s Show season 2 being even bigger than the first, being split into two eight-episode parts rather than one 10-episode season. While casting details for season 2 have remained largely under wraps, the few confirmations known thus far have included Seth Green reprising his role of Mitch from That '70s Show, while original stars Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis announced they wouldn't be back. The cast of That '90s Show sitting on the couch in the Formans' basement RELATED That '90s Show Season 2 Wishlist: 10 Things We Want To See Happen That ‘90s Show season 1 introduces a new generation of teens to Kitty and Red’s basement, and season 2 must bring further depth to the gang. As revealed by That '90s Show season 2's trailer, the creative team behind the show are taking full advantage of their bigger episode count to deliver a crazier season full of familiar faces. Beyond Green, the trailer confirms that both Stark and Chong will be reprising their roles of Leo and Bob after having recurring roles in season 1, while Prepon will also be back as Donna. One of the more interesting season 2 guest stars shown in the trailer is Wayne Knight, who had previously appeared in season 4 of the original show, but it's unclear if he's reprising his role. Get ready for more nostalgic fun with the gang from Point Place in That '90s Show Season 2, premiering in two parts on June 27 and October 2 The trailer gives us a glimpse of Leia's return and the drama that ensues with relationships and friendships among the group. Look out for special guest stars like Laura Prepon, Don Stark, and Tommy Chong, as well as other exiting guest stars. Hello yet again, Wisconsin! It's been over a year since we said goodbye to the new generation of Point Place teens, but fortunately, we won't have to wait much longer to head back into the Forman basement with the rest of the gang for That '90s Show Season 2. Netflix announced today that Season 2 will release in two parts, the first on June 27, followed by the second on October 24. Accompanying news of the two-part release was the first trailer for the season, giving us a sneak peek at what to expect when Leia (Callie Haverda) comes back to visit Red (Kurtwood Smith) and Kitty (Debra Jo Rupp) for the summer. The trailer opens with Kitty, Gwen (Ashley Aufderhide) and Jay (Mace Coronel) arguing over who gets to hug Leia first when she arrives, only for Red to beat all three of them to it. Also here, and ready for a summer of fun are the rest of the gang — Ozzie (Reyn Doi), Nate (Mason Acee Donovan) and Nikki (Sam Morelos). While it all seems like classic fun in the style of the first season, the massive cliffhanger we left off on will no doubt be hanging over everyone's heads, even as they try to pick up where they left off. The official synopsis for the first part of Season 2 teases a lot of friendship and relationship drama to come for the gang, reading: It’s 1996 and Leia Forman is back in Point Place for another summer of fun with her friends and grandparents, Kitty and Red. Leia and Jay are excited to be together again after nine months of long distance. But she’s on edge since Jay still doesn’t know she almost kissed Nate. Nate is concerned that his girlfriend, Nikki, doesn’t know either. How long can they keep this secret? Turns out, not long at all. And when the truth finally comes out, relationships are threatened, friendships are at stake, and the summer is on the verge of ending before it even gets started. Who Else Is in 'That '90s Show' Season 2? Season 2 will see the return of That '70s Show star Laura Prepon as Leia's mom Donna, and Andrea Anders as Nate and Gwen's mom, as well as special guest stars Don Stark and Tommy Chong who played Bob and Leo on the original series. Also appearing are special guest stars Will Forte, Seth Green, Lisa Loeb, Carmen Electra, Wayne Knight, Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes, Matt Rife and Kadeem Hardison. There's no word yet on whether other stars from the original series will appear, though at this stage it doesn't seem likely. That '90s Show Season 2 premieres with the first part on June 27, followed by the second part on October 24. Check out the first trailer below, and stream the first season on Netflix now. That 90s Show Netflix Poster-1 That '90s Show TV-14 Drama Romance Comedy Release Date January 19, 2023 Cast Kurtwood Smith , Debra Jo Rupp , Callie Haverda , Ashley Aufderheide , Mace Coronel , Reyn Doi , Sam Morelos , Maxwell Acee Donovan Main Genre Comedy Seasons 2 Studio Netflix Rounding out the big announcements from Netflix is a Joke Festival throughout the past week or so; That 90s Show delivered the news that it’ll be following in several other titles’ footsteps in releasing in two parts, with the first coming next month. We also got some first looks at the new season and a rundown of which guest stars will appear. In case you missed it, 400 comedians have been showcased at Netflix’s huge Netflix is a Joke Festival that’s played throughout Los Angeles and while we’ve got to experience some of the festival in our living rooms via live streams, we’ve also been given some big news regarding big upcoming comedy series. Today, we got a big unveil for That 90s Show which was renewed for a bumper second season last year. Earlier this year we were told that the series would be released in the Summer of 2024 but now Netflix has confirmed it’ll be released in two parts: Part 2 of That 90s Show will premiere on June 27th, 2024 Part 3 will premiere on October 24th, 2024 The new trailer features clips from the forthcoming season, all soundtracked by the timeless 90s rock classic My Own Worst Enemy by Lit. In addition, Netflix has provided an updated synopsis of the multicam sitcom that’s been filming throughout the early parts of 2024 with filming having wrapped just recently: “It’s 1996 and Leia Forman is back in Point Place for another summer of fun with her friends and grandparents, Kitty and Red. Leia and Jay are excited to be together again after nine months of long distance. But she’s on edge since Jay still doesn’t know she almost kissed Nate. Nate is concerned that his girlfriend, Nikki, doesn’t know either. How long can they keep this secret? Turns out, not long at all. And when the truth finally comes out, relationships are threatened, friendships are at stake, and the summer is on the verge of ending before it even gets started.” The show will follow a split release that’s become pretty common on Netflix. We’ve gone into detail more on why so many shows, particularly at the moment, are getting split releases here, but throughout the Netflix is a Joke festival alone, we got word that Cobra Kai and Emily in Paris will both be split up in their new seasons. Full List of Guest Stars in That 90s Show Season 2 The returning guest list is quite extensive so let’s split it up! Firstly, let’s begin with those that featured in both That 70s Show and/or That 90s Show in some form: Don Stark as Bob Pinciotti Laura Prepon as Donna Pinciotti Andrea Anders as Sherri Runck Tommy Chong will return as Leo Now, we are getting into brand new guest appearances who were featured in That 70s Show: Hello again, Wisconsin! “That ’90s Show” has revealed the complete lineup of guest stars for Parts 2 and 3, including Will Forte, Seth Green, Lisa Loeb, Carmen Electra, Wayne Knight, Kevin Smith, Tommy Chong, Jason Mewes, Matt Rife and Kadeem Hardison. Andrea Anders and “That ’70s Show” stars Laura Prepon and Don Stark are also returning as guest stars. “That ’90s Show” Part 2 drops June 27 on Netflix, while Part 3 premieres Oct. 24. The streamer announced the news during the “That ’90s Show” Clash of the Casts event at Netflix Is a Joke Festival’s Outside Joke. The official Part 2 synopsis reads, “It’s 1996 and Leia Forman is back in Point Place for another summer of fun with her friends and grandparents, Kitty and Red. Leia and Jay are excited to be together again after nine months of long distance. But she’s on edge since Jay still doesn’t know she almost kissed Nate. Nate is concerned that his girlfriend, Nikki, doesn’t know either. How long can they keep this secret? Turns out, not long at all. And when the truth finally comes out, relationships are threatened, friendships are at stake, and the summer is on the verge of ending before it even gets started.” Popular on Variety “That ‘90s Show” stars Kurtwood Smith, Debra Jo Rupp, Callie Haverda, Ashley Aufderheide, Mace Coronel, Maxwell Acee Donovan, Reyn Doi and Sam Morelos. Showrunner Gregg Mettler co-created “That ’90s Show” with Bonnie and Terry Turner, co-creators of “That ’70s Show,” and Lindsey Turner. All serve as executive producers alongside Rupp, Smith, Marcy Carsey, Tom Werner, Mandy Summers, Chrissy Pietrosh and Jessica Goldstein. Watch the full teaser below. That '90s Show debuted on Netflix at the beginning of 2023, and the That '70s Show spinoff was renewed for a second season the following month. The first season finale ended on a cute cliffhanger, and fans of the sitcom are eager to finally see the show's sophomore season. Not only are the Part 2 episodes returning in June but there will also be a Part 3 coming in October. The news was released during the "Clash Of The Netflix Casts" event during Netflix is a Joke Fest. That '90s Show's second season will see the return of stars Kurtwood Smith, Debra Jo Rupp, Callie Haverda, Ashley Aufderheide, Mace Coronel, Maxwell Acee Donovan, Reyn Doi, and Sam Morelos. Guest stars will include Don Stark, Laura Prepon, and Andrea Anders alongside Will Forte, Seth Green, Lisa Loeb, Carmen Electra, Wayne Knight, Kevin Smith, Tommy Chong, Jason Mewes, Matt Rife, and Kadeem Hardison. It was previously confirmed that Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis will not be reprising their roles from That '70s Show. Part 2 of That '90s Show will premiere on June 27th and Part 3 is debuting on October 24th. You can check out the teaser trailer below: What Is That '90s Show Season 2 About? You can read Nettflix's Part 2 synopsis of That '90s Show here: "It's 1996 and Leia Forman is back in Point Place for another summer of fun with her friends and grandparents, Kitty and Red. Leia and Jay are excited to be together again after nine months of long distance. But she's on edge since Jay still doesn't know she almost kissed Nate. Nate is concerned that his girlfriend, Nikki, doesn't know either. How long can they keep this secret? Turns out, not long at all. And when the truth finally comes out, relationships are threatened, friendships are at stake, and the summer is on the verge of ending before it even gets started." The series was created by Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner, Lindsey Turner, and Gregg Mettler. Mettler also serves as the series showrunner. The show is executive produced by Gregg Mettler, Bonnie and Terry Turner, Lindsey Turner, Marcy Carsey, Tom Werner; Jessica Goldstein, Chrissy Pietrosh, Mandy Summers, and Gail Mancuso. What Happened To Kelso's Daughter? That '90s Show revealed where almost everybody from That '70s Show ended up. However, there are a few exceptions. The show doesn't address the absence of Danny Masterson's Hyde, and there's no mention of Eric Forman's (Topher Grace) sister Laurie (Lisa Robin Kelly, Christina Moore) or the final season's controversial addition, Randy Pearson (Josh Myers). While most fans of the original sitcom don't seem too bothered that these characters aren't mentioned, there is another person from the original series that fans want to know about... Related: Netflix Reveals First Trailer for Shane Gillis' Comedy Series Tires Blood of Zeus Season 2 is Now on Netflix Reba Lands on Netflix Top 10 Ahead of New TV Series Shrek Rises to the Top of Netflix Movie Charts In the sixth season of That '70s Show, it was revealed that Kelso (Kitcher) was going to have a baby with Brooke (Shannon Elizabeth). Eventually, Brooke moved to Chicago with the baby, and Kelso followed them in the final season. In That '90s Show, Kelso and Jackie (Kunis) have a son, but there is no mention of his daughter, Betsy. Fans are hoping the show's second season addresses Kelso's older child. That '90s Show Season 2 is just a few weeks away! Netflix dropped a teaser trailer for the sitcom's 16-episode second season, which will release in two parts. You'll be able to visit Point Place, Wisconsin, again on June 27 when That '90s Show Part 2 drops on Netflix. Part 3 (the second half of Season 2) will release on Oct. 24. In the trailer, we don't get much plot, despite that big romantic cliffhanger at the end of Season 1. Instead, we just see Leia Forman arriving back at her grandparents' house for a visit. Kitty Forman (Debra Jo Rupp), Red Forman (Kurtwood Smith), Gwen Runck (Ashley Aufderheide) and Jay Kelso (Mace Coronel) are there to greet her. The rest of the teaser is a montage of out-of-context moments, but we see some returning That '70s Show favorites, including Donna Pinciotti (Laura Prepon), Bob Pinciotti (Don Stark), Leo Chingkwake (Tommy Chong) and — is his first addition to the sequel series — Mitch Miller (Seth Green). Several new characters are shown, played by a star-studded list of actors. Carmen Electra, Matt Rife, Will Forte, Kevin Smith, Wayne Knight, Lisa Loeb and Jason Mewes are among the new faces. Despite appearing in That '90s Show Season 1, it's unclear if Eric Forman (Topher Grace) and Fez (Wilmer Valderrama) will pop up in the new episodes. Michael Kelso (Ashton Kutcher) and Jackie Burkhart (Mila Kunis) will not appear in Season 2. Related: How 'That '90s Show' Handles Danny Masterson's Character Hyde 'That '90s Show': Laura Prepon Had a Special Role Behind the Scenes, and You Might Not Have Realized It 'That '90s Show' Brought Back One of the Best 'That '70s Show' Running Jokes About That '90s Show on Netflix That '90s Show is the Netflix sequel series to Fox's hit sitcom That '70s Show (1998-2006). It features returning cast members Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp as Red and Kitty Forman, respectively, alongside a new group of teens played by Callie Haverda, Ashley Aufderheide, Mace Coronel, Reyn Doi, Sam Morelos and Maxwell Acee Donovan. However, some beloved That '70s Show cast members return for guest appearances: Topher Grace, Laura Prepon, Wilmer Valderrama, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Tommy Chong and Don Stark. While the focus here is on the kids, fans of the original show will be pleased to know the lead character, Leia Forman (Haverda), is the daughter of Eric Forman (Grace) and Donna Pinciotti (Prepon). Leia and her friends get into all kinds of hijinks, not unlike the original cast of characters, so the spirit of the original series is alive and well. Season 2 is on the way, and will release in two parts. That '90s Show Part 2 premieres on June 27 and Part 3 premieres on Oct. 24. It’s time to pack up the station wagon and head back to Point Place, Wisconsin. Netflix’s That ’70s Show spinoff That ’90s Show is coming back for a second season. And it’s inviting a whole lot of famous faces to hang out with Red and Kitty this time. That ’90s Show‘s season two announcement trailer promises a whole lot of big-name guest cameos, including some ’90s icons. Netflix has announced That ’90s Show will return with “Part 2” (which is really just season two) this summer on June 27, 2024. “Part 3” of That ’90s Show (which is really just the second half of season two…yeah, it’s weird) will then follow on October 24. But what can viewers expect from this throwback to a throwback when they spend another summer with two beloved grandparents? Here’s the official That ’90s Show season two synopsis from Netflix: It’s 1996 and Leia Forman is back in Point Place for another summer of fun with her friends and grandparents, Kitty and Red. Leia and Jay are excited to be together again after nine months of long distance. But she’s on edge since Jay still doesn’t know she almost kissed Nate. Nate is concerned that his girlfriend, Nikki, doesn’t know either. How long can they keep this secret? Turns out, not long at all. And when the truth finally comes out, relationships are threatened, friendships are at stake, and the summer is on the verge of ending before it even gets started. That ’90s Show comes from creators Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner, Lindsey Turner, and Gregg Mettler. Mettler also serves a showrunner. It stars Kurtwood Smith, Debra Jo Rupp, Callie Haverda, Ashley Aufderheide, Mace Coronel, Maxwell Acee Donovan, Reyn Doi, and Sam Morelos. Season two of That ’90s Show will also feature guest spots from both franchise alums and newcomers. The second season will include appearances from Will Forte, Seth Green, Lisa Loeb, Carmen Electra, Wayne Knight, Kevin Smith, Tommy Chong, Jason Mewes, Matt Rife, and Kadeem Hardison. That’s a pretty good group to hang out with in any decade. We just hope nobody ends getting a foot up their…well, if you’re still reading you already know. That ’90s Show might have seemed like a gratuitous fan-service spinoff of That ’70s Show, and it was! But it also established a whole new set of unique characters living in the carefree time of the ’90s, before social media but after the peak of satanic panic. The golden years. The spinoff will return for a second season and following the popular Netflix trend, the season will be split into two parts, making for one super-sized season two. The season will see Leia return to Wisconsin for another fun summer of friends, adventures, and intimidating grandparents. Here is the official synopsis for part two: It’s 1996 and Leia Forman is back in Point Place for another summer of fun with her friends and grandparents, Kitty and Red. Leia and Jay are excited to be together again after nine months of long distance. But she’s on edge since Jay still doesn’t know she almost kissed Nate. Nate is concerned that his girlfriend, Nikki, doesn’t know either. How long can they keep this secret? Turns out, not long at all. And when the truth finally comes out, relationships are threatened, friendships are at stake, and the summer is on the verge of ending before it even gets started. Part 2 of the sitcom drops June 27 on Netflix, while Part 3 premieres on October 24th. Both parts consist of eight episodes. Season one brought back a handful of the original cast, including Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher, who probably won’t stop by for another episode. Season two promises some more stars, including Will Forte, Seth Green, Lisa Loeb, Carmen Electra, Wayne Knight, Kevin Smith, Tommy Chong, Jason Mewes, Matt Rife and Kadeem Hardison. Laura Prepon and Don Stark will also return. Check out the trailer below:

THE BOYS Season 4 Trailer 2 (2024) THE BOYS Season 4 Trailer 2 (2024) © 2023 - Prime Video Butcher and The Boys will soon be back on our screens in season 4, and it looks like there’s a lot to look forward to, if the latest trailer is anything to go by. The footage begins with Butcher (Karl Urban) revealing that he’s running out of time to live as he assembles the gang for an assault on Homelander (Anthony Starr) and the supes community. The rest of the trailer features everything you’d expect from the show, including a lot of violence and gore. The trailer also confirms that there will be a crossover with the new college-set spinoff Gen V, as Maddie Phillips's Cate Dunlap and Asa Germann’s Sam Riordan make an appearance. So, without further ado, here's everything we know about The Boys season 4 so far. More like this The Boys season 4 release date The Boys season 4 will be released on Thursday 13th June. In true Billy Butcher fashion, the Prime Video show's release date was confirmed earlier this year with a sweary poster, declaring: "Break out the f***ing confetti." The series will premiere with three episodes released at once followed by an episode each week. It will conclude with the season finale on 18th July. The Boys was officially renewed for a fourth season on Friday 10th June 2022, just one week after season 3 premiered on Prime Video with strong reviews and fan engagement. Amazon Studios' head of global television, Vernon Sanders, said at the time: "From our first conversation with Eric Kripke and the creative team about season 3 of The Boys, we knew the show was continuing to get even bolder – an impressive feat considering the wild success of the Emmy-nominated second season." He added: "The Boys continues to push boundaries in storytelling, while also being relentlessly entertaining and threading the needle on social satire that feels all too real. "This stylised world of the series has incredible global reach, and the viewership for opening weekend is proof of that." Karl Urban as Billy Butcher in the Boys season 4, looking despondent with his hands in his pockets as he's surrounded by balloons on the floor Karl Urban as Billy Butcher in The Boys season 4. Amazon Studios Some fans have theorised that the show was nearing its natural conclusion during season 3, but Eric Kripke refused to weigh in when quizzed by RadioTimes.com, citing his past claim that Supernatural would end after five seasons (it ran for 15 in total). He said: "As the person who was literally the most wrong in the world of how long a show should go – like, there's no showrunner in the history of the medium who has ever been so wrong about when his show was going to end – I would say that I've learned well from that mistake, and I don't really give away where my endpoints are anymore." How many episodes will there be in The Boys season 4? There will be eight episodes in The Boys season 4. That's exactly what we would have expected, as it's the same length as all three previous seasons. The show will air in instalments dropping weekly from 13th June until its season finale on 18th July. The Boys season 4 cast: Who will return? The returning cast of The Boys is as below: Jack Quaid as Hughie Campbell Karl Urban as Billy Butcher Erin Moriarty as Annie/Starlight Laz Alonso as Mother's Milk Karen Fukuhara as Kimiko Tomer Capone as Serge/Frenchie Antony Starr as Homelander Chace Crawford as The Deep Colby Minifie as Ashley Barrett Simon Pegg as Hugh Campbell Snr Cameron Crovetti as Ryan Olivia Morandin as Zoe Neuman Jim Beaver as Robert "Bob" Singe Jensen Ackles as Soldier Boy Nathan Mitchell as TBC We also have some new faces to welcome, including: Susan Heyward as Sister Sage Valorie Curry as Firecracker Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Joe Kessler Rosemarie DeWitt as TBC Rob Benedict as TBC Elliot Knight as TBC Susan Heyward as Sister Sage in The Boys season 4, posing with her hands on her hips Susan Heyward as Sister Sage in The Boys season 4. Amazon Studios Of course, it wouldn't be The Boys without Jack Quaid's Hughie and Karl Urban's Billy Butcher - although Butcher is going to have to do some work to redeem himself when it comes to his old friends. The trailers have also gave us a sneak peek at Jeffrey Dean Morgan's character, Joe Kessler - and it seems he and Butcher go way back. We're expecting plenty more familiar faces, too, including Erin Moriarty's Starlight, who we saw back in action in the trailer after she decided to hang up her cape last season. Karen Fukuhara's Kimiko and Tomer Capone's Serge/Frenchie will also be back in business, completing the gang alongside Laz Alonso's Mother's Milk. Poster of Homelander in The Boys season 4. He's staring into the distance with confetti falling around him. Anthony Starr as Homelander in The Boys season 4. Prime Video Cameron Crovetti, who plays Homelander's son Ryan will also have more of a role to play in season 4, as he's been promoted to a series regular. Speaking about where his story will go, Kripke told Variety: "Ryan is a really important piece of the story because he’s half Becca, half Homelander. "If Butcher can figure out how to get his s**t together and get the kid back, that could be the single best weapon they have against Homelander. But vice versa. If Homelander wins the kid over, that’s apocalyptic, because then there’s two Homelanders." We'll also see the continuation of Colby Minifie's Ashley Barrett and, while nothing is confirmed, we're not ruling out more appearances from characters introduced in Gen V. Could Hughie cross paths with Marie Moreau (Jaz Sinclair)? We'd love to see it! Meanwhile, although Black Noir's story has had quite the twists and turns, we're also set to see original actor Nathan Mitchell back in action! Valorie Curry as Firecracker in The Boys season 4, posing with her hands on her hips Valorie Curry as Firecracker in The Boys season 4. Prime Video Kripke has teased that Mitchell will play a new character after the shocking events in the season 3 trailer, and recalled sitting down to tell him, telling EW: "I think I literally said something like, 'OK, so I'm gonna say something and your stomach's gonna drop, but then I'm gonna follow it up with something and you're gonna see that it's okay.'" Plus, there some new additions to look forward to! We'll be welcoming new supes, including Susan Heyward as Sister Sage and Valorie Curry as Firecracker. What will happen in the plot of The Boys season 4? An official synopsis for the new season reads: "The world is on the brink. Victoria Neuman is closer than ever to the Oval Office and under the muscly thumb of Homelander, who is consolidating his power. "Butcher, with only months to live, has lost Becca's son, as well as his job as The Boys' leader. The rest of the team are fed up with his lies. With the stakes higher than ever, they have to find a way to work together and save the world before it’s too late." So... no pressure. The trailer also gave us our first glimpse at Jeffrey Dean Morgan's character, saw Starlight back in action after she hung up her cape and featured a chilling shot of Homelander drenched in blood. The finale of Gen V season 1 has given us some indication as to how things could play out in the upcoming season, with Homelander’s (Antony Starr) cameo giving us our biggest hint at how things might cross over. Sam and Cate’s heroic actions in the final episode made it clear they’d make great assets to Homelander’s team and, with Marie now out of the picture, fans could see them join the Seven in season 4, while the Gen V post-credits scene saw Billy Butcher roaming the woods... Antony Starr as Homelander in The Boys season 4. Antony Starr as Homelander in The Boys season 4. Prime Video Creator Eric Kripke previously told RadioTimes.com that the season 3 finale – which left the cast in a pretty dire situation as Butcher (Karl Urban) learned he doesn’t have very long to live – will pave the way for the next instalment. "The storylines that we have set up need to smash into each other at the end of this season," he explained. "And out of that explosion comes the new threads of the storyline, that then we pick up [in] season 4." Jessie T Usher, who plays speedster A-Train in the superhero drama, added that the Seven are "worse off than when we began" by the end of season 3, which could mean even more unpredictable behaviour ahead from the remaining members. The story of The Boys season 4 is likely to be another mix of plot elements from the original comic books and new ideas inspired by real-world headlines. In July 2022, Karl Urban revealed to Collider that even he wasn't sure exactly what would happen in the next season, but he had no doubt it would be "insane". "We're about two months away from filming, and I have no idea [what will happen]. So that'll tell you something, but yeah, not too far away... I'm actually going to be seeing Kripke next week and I expect conversations will start to happen about what he's got in store," said Urban. When Amazon‘s “The Boys” debuts its fourth season next month, things are shaping up to be crazier than the time they blew up a whale and that other time they blew up a giant penis, as it seems Butcher (Karl Urban) and Homelander (Antony Starr) are ready to burn their whole lives down — and take everyone else with them. In “The Boys” Season 4 trailer, Butcher reveals to Hughie (Jack Quaid), Starlight (Erin Moriarty) and the rest of the Boys that time is running out for him, and with the few numbered days he and his weakened heart have left, he’s looking to unleash a deadly virus on the supe community. (Yes, the same virus that he discovered when he made a cameo in the finale for Season 1 of spinoff “Gen V.”) To get the job done, Butcher has teamed up with new character, played by “Supernatural” alum Jeffrey Dean Morgan, who seems to want supes wiped out entirely as soon as possible to save humanity. Meanwhile, over at Vought HQ, Homelander is amping up his patriotism by pushing his team to become “wrathful gods” against the protesting humans, including new members of The Seven, Firecracker (Valorie Curry) and Sister Sage (Susan Heyward). To add to the chaos, “Gen V” supe characters Cate (Maddie Phillips) and Sam (Asa Germann) make a brief cameo, hinting that they will continue supporting the Vought machine in their roles as the “Guardians of Godolkin” from the Vought-sponsored college where the supe virus was created in secret. Popular on Variety Cast members Starr, Moriarty, Chace Crawford, Karen Fukuhara and Claudia Doumit unveiled “The Boys” Season 4 trailer out of CCXP México on Friday. Per Amazon’s description for the new season of “The Boys,” which consists of eight episodes: “In Season Four, the world is on the brink. Victoria Neuman is closer than ever to the Oval Office and under the muscly thumb of Homelander, who is consolidating his power. Butcher, with only months to live, has lost Becca’s son and his job as The Boys’ leader. The rest of the team are fed up with his lies. With the stakes higher than ever, they have to find a way to work together and save the world before it’s too late.” “The Boys” Season 4 will debut its first three episodes on June 13. The Amazon series stars Urban, Quaid, Starr, Moriarty, Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alonso, Chace Crawford, Tomer Capone, Karen Fukuhara, Colby Minifie, Claudia Doumit, and Cameron Crovetti. “The Boys” is executive produced by showrunner Eric Kripke, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, Phil Sgriccia, Michaela Starr, Paul Grellong, David Reed, Meredith Glynn, Judalina Neira, Ken F. Levin and Jason Netter, along with “The Boys” comic creators Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson. The Emmy-winning drama hails from Sony Pictures Television, Amazon MGM Studios with Kripke Enterprises, Original Film and Point Grey Pictures. The Boys are back, and they're not holding back in the highly anticipated fourth season of the Prime Video superhero series! Fans at the first-ever CCXP México got a huge surprise today when they saw the amazing new trailer for Season Four of the popular show The Boys. Read on to know more the official trailer of The Boys Season 4. When does The Boys Season 4 come out? The Boys Season 4 The Boys is set to hit Prime Video on June 13, 2024. Cast members of the show, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Chace Crawford, Karen Fukuhara, and Claudia Doumit joined a special panel to show the thrilling trailer to excited fans. The new season kicks off on June 13 with three episodes, followed by one new episode each week until the epic season finale on Thursday, July 18. You can catch all eight episodes on Prime Video, available in English and several other languages, for viewers in over 240 countries. Season 4 trailer reveals Billy Butcher on a mission to The Boys amid world destruction Advertisement Alaya - Floral Motif Ruffle Dress - White Alanna - Floral Motif Dress - White Alice - Floral Printed Maxi Dress - Pink Alexia - Short Ruffle Sleeve Dress - Coral Aurelia - Patch Work Shirt - Multicolor Ambrosia - Short Ruffle Sleeve Dress - Jade Ava - Printed Mini Dress - Mauve… Ava - Printed Mini Dress - Blue Alice - Floral Printed Maxi Dress - Blue Aurelia - Patch Work Pant - Multicolor Aurora - Floral Printed Maxi Dress - White Ava - Printed Midi Dress - Blue SHOP NOW The Boys Season 4 In the new trailer for Season 4 of the Prime Video superhero show, Billy Butcher is facing tough times with not much time left to live. Meanwhile, Homelander is on a power trip, taking control of The Seven and causing chaos. Advertisement The trailer kicks off with Butcher entering The Boys' headquarters, visibly defeated and seeking redemption for his past mistakes. He acknowledges his shortcomings to the group, expressing "I owe Becca my life, and all I see are messes I've made and I ain't got time to fix it. I can do one thing right with the time I've got left, and I can't do it alone. I can't do it without you." Butcher's plea for unity sets the stage for a high-stakes showdown with Homelander and The Seven. As the trailer transitions to scenes of chaos and unrest, Homelander emerges as a formidable antagonist, rallying The Seven with a chilling declaration to save a corrupt country by any means necessary. Butcher says, "This country is corrupt beyond repair," as the angry protesters begin to fight with one another, he continues, "So we've gotta save it. It's not going to be easy, we're going to have to do some terrible things for the greater good." With tensions escalating and violent clashes erupting between protesters and supes, the world is on the brink of destruction. Amidst the chaos, Butcher unveils a shocking revelation: he's discovered a virus that can kill supes, including Homelander. However, not everyone is on board with Butcher's plan, including Starlight, played by Erin Moriarty, who questions the morality of resorting to such extreme measures. As the conflict intensifies, The Boys deal with their own moral compasses, torn between seeking revenge and striving for redemption. Hughie, played by Jack Quaid, advocates for a more humane approach, saying, "If we're ever going to win against monsters, we need to start acting human." To summarise in Season Four, things are really intense. Victoria Neuman is getting closer to being in charge, and Homelander is getting even stronger. Butcher, who's sick and doesn't have much time left, lost Becca's son and his role as leader of The Boys. The rest of the team is fed up with his lies. With so much at stake, they have to find a way to put aside their differences and save the world. The Boys Season 4 star cast and crew The show stars Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alonso, Chace Crawford, Tomer Capone, Karen Fukuhara, Colby Minifie, Claudia Doumit, and Cameron Crovetti. Season Four will welcome Susan Heyward, Valorie Curry, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Season Four will also feature new faces including Susan Heyward, Valorie Curry, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Advertisement The Boys is based on a popular comic book and is brought to life by executive producers like Garth Ennis, Darick Robertson, and Eric Kripke. A bunch of other talented folks help make the show too, including Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and James Weaver. The show is produced by Sony Pictures Television, Amazon MGM Studios, and a few other companies. Get ready for The Boys Season 4, premiering on Prime Video on June 13. Stay tuned for future updates. Two years after the hit Amazon Prime Video superhero series aired its Season 3 finale, “The Boys” will finally be back in town. The fourth season of Amazon’s Emmy-winning drama “The Boys” will debut with three episodes June 13. Comprised of eight episodes total, “The Boys” Season 4 will air with new installments dropping weekly through its season finale on July 18. Per the official description for new season of “The Boys”: “In Season Four, the world is on the brink. Victoria Neuman is closer than ever to the Oval Office and under the muscly thumb of Homelander, who is consolidating his power. Butcher, with only months to live, has lost Becca’s son and his job as The Boys’ leader. The rest of the team are fed up with his lies. With the stakes higher than ever, they have to find a way to work together and save the world before it’s too late.” “The Boys” stars Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alonso, Chace Crawford, Tomer Capone, Karen Fukuhara, Colby Minifie, Claudia Doumit and Cameron Crovetti. Popular on Variety Joining the cast for Season 4 are Susan Heyward, Valorie Curry and Jeffrey Dean Morgan (whose entrance marks the show’s latest “Supernatural” reunion). “The Boys” is one of Amazon’s most prized IPs, with the franchise currently consisting of the main series and superhero college spinoff “Gen V,” which has been renewed for Season 2, as well as animated anthology “Diabolical” and a Spanish-language series that’s in the development stage. The fourth season of “The Boys” was among the many TV and film titles delayed by the 2023 writers and actors strikes. However, fans were treated to spinoff series, “Gen V,” while “The Boys” was on hiatus, as production had been completed on the first season of that show before the work stoppages. “Gen V” also gave a few hints as to where the plot is headed in Season 4. Based on Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson’s bestselling comic book series, Amazon’s “The Boys” is led by showrunner Eric Kripke, who executive produces alongside Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, Phil Sgriccia, Michaela Starr, Paul Grellong, David Reed, Meredith Glynn, Judalina Neira, Ken F. Levin and Jason Netter. “The Boys” hails from Sony Pictures Television, Amazon MGM Studios with Kripke Enterprises, Original Film and Point Grey Pictures. See the new date-announcement poster for “The Boys” Season 4 below. Prime Video surprises fans with The Boys season 4 official trailer, diving into Butcher's desperate final Supe takedown mission. Karl Urban's Butcher seeks help from his team as Homelander plots a bloody rampage for power, particularly as he begins to feel the fatal effects of Temp V. The trailer also shows Homelander's ongoing relationship with Ryan, including his murder of an unknown person. After nearly two years of waiting, The Boys season 4 official trailer has arrived, teasing Billy Butcher's bloody final mission. Prime Video's adaptation of Garth Ennis' superhero satire graphic novel was renewed for season 4 just a week after season 3 premiered, with production having run in early 2023, though the release being held until the conclusion of the Writers Guild of America strike. The streamer has since steadily released new looks at the season to build up anticipation, primarily centered around Homelander's upcoming presidential campaign. Prime Video has surprise released the official The Boys season 4 trailer, which can be viewed below: The video sees Karl Urban's Butcher turning to his titular team for help in his "desperate" final mission to bring down Supes as he begins to feel the life-threatening effects of the Temp V compound, utilizing the Supe-killing virus from Gen V. The trailer also sees Homelander putting together a new Seven team and embarking on a bloody rampage in order to win his Presidential election. Will The Boys Season 4 End With Butcher's Death? Homelander looking smugly at Butcher in The Boys season 4 trailer A recent production update for The Boys season 5 could be a promising sign for Urban's return. One of the biggest points of intrigue from The Boys season 4 trailer is the ongoing tease of Butcher's health problems from his ongoing use of Temp V, with the season 3 finale confirming he would only have 12–18 months to live. Theories have since swirled about how the show would tackle the potential demise of one of its lead characters, with some noting that a closer adherence to the comics could be the answer by having Butcher take the real Compound V and develop regenerative abilities. Starlight looking horrified(Erin Moriarty), Homelander covered in blood (Anthony Starr), and Billy Butcher looking shocked (Karl Urban) in The Boys RELATED The Boys Season 5 Update Isn't Surprising After Gen V's Renewal After building a popular and critically acclaimed universe, The Boys season 5's recent update isn't surprising after the renewal of Gen V. Despite some of these concerns, a recent production update for The Boys season 5 could be a promising sign for Urban's return. While not officially confirmed by Prime Video, a production listing indicated that a fifth season of the show is not only already in development, but began filming on April 8 and will run until August 22. Though the listing didn't indicate whether Urban would be involved, the fact the show's future may be set in stone is a promising sign for Butcher to find a way to survive his Temp V health concerns. Everything Else The Boys Season 4 Trailer Reveals Another major reveal from The Boys season 4 trailer is the confirmation of just how connected it will be to Gen V as it features the appearances of Asa Germann's Sam and Maddie Phillips' Cate. The duo were last seen in the Gen V season 1 finale having led an attack on non-Supe students, with Homelander having stopped Marie from further hurting Cate, while she and Sam went on to be hailed as the "Guardians of Godolkin" by the media. While Butcher's discovery of the Supe-killing virus was already confirmed to be carrying over into season 4, this is an interesting first confirmation of characters crossing over from the spinoff. The Boys Starlight (Erin Moriarty) looking angry and Billy Butcher (Karl Urban) smirking RELATED 8 The Boys Characters We Want To See In Gen V Season 2 Several The Boys characters have already had cameos in Gen V and there are plenty more great additions that we'd love to see be a part of season 2. The Boys season 4 trailer also confirms that Homelander's guidance for the new and returning members of The Seven will be a much darker one. While he's generally been lenient towards his cohorts' unsavory antics, Homelander looks to not only be leaning into them, but even inviting them to go further into becoming full villains by saying they should be gods of "wrath". This can be seen particularly with The Deep's brutal murder of an unknown figure with a baseball bat, all of which seems to leave Jessie A-Train in a place of uncertainty about his place on the team. Interestingly, The Boys season 4 trailer is also missing a few notable characters, while also giving a brief spotlight to others, namely Victoria Neuman, who will be running as Dakota Bob's Vice President, and Jensen Ackles' Soldier Boy, who has yet to be confirmed for the season, but the actor was spotted wearing season 4 crew merchandise, sparking theories of his return. Additionally, while Starlight's conflicts to gain public favor against Vought look to be a big part of the season, her work with The Boys also seems to point towards some internal team conflicts. Prime Video’s “The Boys” franchise, a satirical and deconstructivist look at superheroes, just keeps going and going. There’s the spinoff series, “Gen V,” which season four of “The Boys” picks up from, and there’s also a new Mexico-set version of the series coming from Diego Luna and Gael Garcia Bernal, both of whom will guest star on that spinoff. But the main flagship brand is back with season four. READ MORE: Fall 2023 TV Preview: Over 35+ Most Anticipated Shows To Watch Posters and recent images that teased the season spoke about the in-universe election happening within the series. The photos were clear; things were looking up for the Vought heroes led by Homelander (Antony Starr) on Election Day, and Billy Bucher (Karl Urban) and The Boys will likely face a crushing defeat. In the series, Homeland backs Victoria Neuman (Claudia Doumit) and her running-mate presidential candidate Robert Singer (Jim Beaver). A recent social post revealed more. Season four takes place one month after the events of “Gen V,” Butcher knows about the virus that plagued heroes last season, Homelander will stand trial for killing a Starlighter, and the events of this season will lead straight into “Gen V” season two so they are looking to align the franchises more and more. According to a recent interview with “The Boys” showrunner Eric Kripke, the superhero-targeted virus introduced on the aforementioned spinoff show “Gen V” will play a vital plot role in “The Boys” Season 4. Kripke also noted that most of the new season was completed before the strikes, which is why we now have a new release date, TK, 2024, and a new teaser trailer, which debuted at CCXP in Brazil this week. Here’s the season four synopsis: The world is on the brink. Victoria Neuman is closer than ever to the Oval Office and under the muscly thumb of Homelander, who is consolidating his power. Butcher, with only months to live, has lost Becca’s son as well as his job as The Boys’ leader. The rest of the team are fed up with his lies. With the stakes higher than ever, they have to find a way to work together and save the world before it’s too late. Jeffrey Dean Morgan is joining the cast in a new mystery role, and it’s unclear if Jensen Ackles will be back as Soldier Boy. Two new heroes join the fray in season four: Firecracker, portrayed by Valorie Curry (“Veronica Mars”), and Sister Sage, played by Susan Heyward (“Orange Is The New Black”). Returning cast members include Starr as Homelander, Erin Moriarty as Annie January/Starlight, Chace Crawford as The Deep, Jessie T. Usher as A-Train, Karl Urban as Billy Butcher, Jack Quaid as Hughie, Laz Alonso as Mother’s Milk, Karen Fukuhara as Kimiko, Tomer Capone as Frenchie, Colby Minifie as Ashley, and the aforementioned Claudia Doumit. “The Boys” season 4 returns TK, TK, 2024 on Prime Video. Watch the new teaser trailer released at CCXP below.

THELMA Trailer (2024) June Squibb, Parker Posey THELMA Trailer (2024) June Squibb, Parker Posey © 2024 - Magnolia Pictures From Harrison Ford to Tom Cruise, Hollywood stars have become increasingly comfortable performing stunts in the later stages of their careers. But June Squibb might have set a new standard when she took on the lead role in “Thelma” and did the bulk of her own stunt work at the age of 93. Josh Margolin’s directorial debut, which is loosely based on a true story about his own grandmother, stars Squibb as a nonagenarian who falls victim to a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson. The injustice inspires her to hop on her motorized scooter and travel across Los Angeles to take down the thief and reclaim her lost funds. The result is an action movie that promises to show audiences that it’s never too late to reclaim agency over your own life. Related Stories 'Eephus' ‘Eephus’ First Look: Frederick Wiseman Joins ‘Uncut Gems’ Reunion for ’90s Baseball Dramedy Gemma Arterton and Ryan Reynolds in "The Voices" Long Week? ‘The Voices’ Is the Rare Midnight Movie Better Enjoyed Alone In addition to Squibb, “Thelma” also features “Shaft” star Richard Roundtree in his final film performance. Fred Hechinger, Parker Posey, Clark Gregg, and Malcolm McDowell round out the supporting cast. “Thelma” premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where many critics praised Squibb’s willingness to embody her first leading role with so much life. “Margolin and Squibb deftly explore that surprisingly complicated emotional tension, bringing to life a woman not yet ready to debate every tactical move she makes with the cadre back at headquarters. Simultaneously fragile and fearsome, the 94-year-old actress (she’s had a birthday since filming!) remains as enchanting and spunky as she was in 2013’s ‘Nebraska,'” IndieWire’s Alison Foreman wrote in her Sundance review of the film. “Her chemistry with Roundtree is platonic but contagious, and while your take on the scene in question might vary, there is a read of this film that sees Squibb getting seriously flirty with Malcolm McDowell, whose role is a surprise.” During a visit to the IndieWire Studio at Sundance, Margolis spoke to IndieWire’s Brian Welk about being pleasantly surprised by Squibb’s willingness to perform her own stunts as the shoot progressed. “At the beginning of the process, I wanted there to be a sense of reality, but we had a stunt team and we were gonna try to be creative about it,” Margolis said. “But as the shoot went on, June wanted to do more and more of these stunts. Little by little, we started figuring out where that line was and trusting her to do more and more. And she ended up doing quite a bit of it by the end. She kept setting the tone of being a pro, and I think it brought out the best in everyone.” Magnolia Pictures will release “Thelma” in theaters on Friday, June 21. Watch the trailer below. Watch out, Tom Cruise. There's a new action-movie star in town. June Squibb, 94, plays an ass-kicking vengeance-seeker inspired by Cruise’s Mission: Impossible movies in the comedy Thelma. PEOPLE has the exclusive first trailer, which features Squibb executing heists to obtain a weapon, making things explode, and driving a scooter at top speeds. “I was so proud of myself doing this,” the Nebraska Oscar nominee told PEOPLE in January at the movie's Sundance Film Festival premiere. “The scooter was great fun — it was a joy to be on that.” Squibb plays Thelma’s "unlikely action hero," a synopsis states, a "feisty 93-year-old grandmother who gets conned by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson.” June Squibb Has Her First Lead Role at 94 — and Does Her Own Stunts Too: 'I Was So Proud of Myself' (Exclusive) THELMA (l) June Squibb (r) Fred Hechinger June Squibb and Fred Hechinger in 'Thelma'. DAVID BOLEN Playing her grandson is Fred Hechinger (The White Lotus), who in the trailer calls Thelma “a tough cookie." Malcolm McDowell and Nicole Byer also star, while Parker Posey and Clark Gregg play Hechinger’s onscreen parents. They panic after Thelma is scammed out of $10,000 — and when she becomes determined to elude them in recovering the cash by any dangerous means necessary. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Thelma also stars Richard Roundtree as Thelma’s friend and accomplice Ben, one of his last roles before his October 2023 death. The Shaft star “gives such a beautiful performance in the movie,” writer-director Josh Margolin tells PEOPLE. June Squibb in Thelma Trailer Richard Roundtree and June Squibb in 'Thelma'. MAGNOLIA PICTURES “We set out to make something human and relatable but also kind of insane — a nonagenarian on a perilous mission across the city (on foot and on scooter) to reclaim what was taken from her, against all odds,” continues the filmmaker, who based the character of Thelma off of his own 103-year-old grandmother. “It’s a celebration and play on the action genre as well as a way to explore aging and autonomy.” Summer Movie Preview 2024: Beverly Hills Cop, Twisters and Dozens More Must-See Films Squibb, in her first leading film role after decades of scene-stealing performances, “gives Tom Cruise a run for his money,” adds Margolin. With stunt coordinator Ryan Sturz, the actress did more of her own stunts “than we ever thought she would!” THELMA (l) Richard Roundtree (r) June Squibb Richard Roundtree and June Squibb in 'Thelma'. DAVID BOLEN Also on Squibb’s busy schedule as a movie star this year are Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead, voicing the emotion Nostalgia in Inside Out 2, and Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut Eleanor the Great. Thelma is in theaters June 21. Magnolia Pictures has released a brand new trailer for "Thelma." This film may not be on your radar just yet, but after watching this trailer, it probably should be. Serving as the feature directorial debut of Josh Margolin, the big hook here is that Oscar-nominee June Squibb ("Nebraska," "In & Out") is getting to lead a revenge thriller at the age of 94. More than that, it marks the first time that Squibb has been given a leading role in a movie in her long, storied career. Check the trailer out for yourself above. The trailer is impossibly charming, even though there is an insidious plot at the center of it all. Squibb's character gets scammed out of a bunch of money and, with no options left, she sets out on a path of revenge. It's not unrealistically action-packed or anything like that, but it comes off as quite delightful. Squibb is paired with the late Richard Roundtree, best known for his work on "Shaft." This marks his final film role, adding another must-see layer to the proceedings. The synopsis for the film reads as follows: Squibb, who did most of her own stunts in the film, plays Thelma Post, a feisty 93-year-old grandmother who gets conned by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson (Fred Hechinger) and sets out on a treacherous quest across Los Angeles, accompanied by an aging friend (Roundtree) and his motorized scooter, to reclaim what was taken from her. The film was inspired by a real-life experience of Margolin's own grandmother, with the producers promising a "clever spin on movies like 'Mission: Impossible.'" /Film's Ben Pearson called "Thelma" a "sweet, charming, and uplifting" movie in his review out of Sundance, adding that it "is a joy to watch." A Hollywood legend (finally) gets her due in Thelma Magnolia Pictures Squibb has been a working actor for a long, long time. She's had a 70-year career, with her IMDB credits going back as far as the mid-'80s. With more than 100 credits to her name, she's done everything from soap operas such as "The Young and the Reckless" to playing Adam Sandler's mom in "Hubie Halloween." Squibb was even nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars for her work in "Nebraska" alongside Bruce Dern. Much like Dern was finally given the chance to take the lead in that film after a decades-long career, Squibb is finally getting her shot here. The cast also includes Fred Hechinger ("The Woman in the Window"), Parker Posey ("Lost in Space"), Clark Gregg (Marvel's "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."), and Malcolm McDowell ("A Clockwork Orange"). Margolin penned the screenplay in addition to his duties as director. Zoe Worth, Chris Kaye, Nicholas Weinstock, Benjamin Simpson, Karl Spoerri, and Viviana Vezzani are on board as producers, with Squibb, Hechinger, and Tobias Gutzwiller serving as executive producers. "Thelma" is set to hit theaters on June 21, 2024. The first official trailer for the comedy film Thelma has been released. The film stars June Squibb, Fred Hechinger, Richard Roundtree, Parker Posey, Clark Gregg, Nicole Byer, and Malcolm McDowell. When 93-year-old grandma Thelma Post (June Squibb) gets scammed out of $10,000 by someone pretending to be her grandson Daniel (Fred Hechinger), Daniel’s parents, Alan (Clark Gregg) and Gail (Parker Posey), can’t help but panic. Thelma becomes determined to get the money back by any means necessary, no matter how dangerous. On her journey to recover the money, she is joined by her friend and partner in crime, Ben (Richard Roundtree). This was one of Roundtree’s last films before his untimely death in 2023. Nicole Byer and Malcolm McDowell join the cast as Rochelle and Harvey, respectively. In the trailer, Thelma gets a call from someone she believes is her grandson, saying he’s in jail and needs $10,000. He instructs her to send her money to a specific address, and she begins gathering all her hidden money. After she sends the money, her daughter Gail, son-in-law Alan, and grandson Daniel tell her it is a scam and take her to the police. The police can’t do anything to help her get her money back, so she enlists the help of her friend Ben and her trusty scooter to get her money back. The first official trailer for the comedy film Thelma has been released. The film stars June Squibb, Fred Hechinger, Richard Roundtree, Parker Posey, Clark Gregg, Nicole Byer, and Malcolm McDowell. YouTube This role was 94-year-old Squibb’s first leading role. She is also working on Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead as Mrs. Sturak, voicing the emotion of Nostalgia in Inside Out 2, and Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut Eleanor the Great as Eleanor Morgenstein. "This summer - action has a new name." Magnolia Pictures has unveiled a very short teaser trailer for the Sundance 2024 hit film Thelma, from writer / director Josh Margolin. The film didn't win any awards, but it did win over the hearts of many Sundance viewers as one of the best of the fest (I wrote a glowing review of it, too). Inspired by a real-life experience of Margolin's own grandmother, Thelma puts a clever spin on movies like Mission: Impossible, shining the spotlight on an elderly grandmother as an unlikely action hero. Yes, she kicks some serious ass. With infectious humor, Margolin employs the familiar tropes of the action genre in hilarious, age-appropriate ways to tackle aging with agency. In the first leading film role of her 70-year career, June Squibb portrays the strong-willed Thelma with grit and determination, demonstrating that she is more than capable of taking care of business. In addition to Squibb kicking butt as Thelma, this also stars Fred Hechinger, Parker Posey, Clark Gregg, Malcolm McDowell, along with Richard Roundtree as her sidekick. This is a hilarious trailer and packs a punch despite being only 20 secs! Enjoy. Here's the first look teaser trailer for Josh Margolin's Thelma, direct from Magnolia's YouTube: Thelma Teaser Trailer Thelma is a poignant action-comedy that gives veteran Oscar nominee June Squibb her first leading role and features the final performance of trailblazing actor Richard Roundtree. Squibb, who did most of her own stunts in the film, plays Thelma Post, a feisty 93-year-old grandmother who gets conned by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson (Fred Hechinger) and sets out on a treacherous quest across Los Angeles, accompanied by an aging friend (Roundtree) and his motorized scooter, to reclaim what was taken from her. Thelma is written and directed by American actor / producer / editor / filmmaker Josh Margolin, making his feature directorial debut after one other short previously, and plenty of other film industry work. Produced by Chris Kaye, Benjamin Simpson, Karl Spoerri, Viviana Vezzani, Zoë Worth, and Nicholas Weinstock. This initially premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year (read our review). Magnolia Pictures will debut Margolin's Thelma in select US theaters starting on June 21st, 2024. Every year, the Miami Film Festival transforms the Florida city into a hub of cultural exchange and discovery, welcoming filmmakers, industry professionals and enthusiastic audiences for a celebration of independent films that entertain as well as inspire conversation. As Miami-Dade College gears up for its 41st edition of the festival, cinema aficionados can expect an array of films, discussions, Q&A sessions, special events, and awards ceremonies from April 5-14. With more than 165 films — including feature narratives, documentaries and shorts from more than 31 countries — the carefully curated fest sports one of its biggest lineups ever, says Lauren Cohen, director of programming. The festival kicks off with “Thelma,” a comedy about a grandmother’s quest to reclaim her lost money, directed by Josh Margolin and featuring a cast including June Squibb, “White Lotus” alum Fred Hechinger and Parker Posey. Tony Goldwyn’s “Ezra,” starring Bobby Cannavale, Rose Byrne, Vera Farmiga and Robert De Niro, will close the fest. “Ezra” centers on a stand-up comedian navigating co-parenting of his autistic son. Popular on Variety Ad Loading 00:00 00:00 “It’s a very powerful, dramatic and comic story, but at the same time, it’s a very important mirror that shows the way we look at ourselves and the way we look at those around us,” says Goldwyn, who will be present on April 13 for the screening and will receive the Art of Light Award. Alison Brie, known for her work on TV series such as “Mad Men” and “Glow” in addition to starring and producing indie films, will also receive the Art of Light Award at the festival. “It’s really exciting to think that they think that I’ve been putting out some unique works that are moving the needle forward in the film space,” says Brie of the recognition. The actor will also participate in an in-person discussion following a screening of her new Peacock miniseries, “Apples Never Fall.” Variety will bestow honors upon Molly Ringwald and Tom Hiddleston for their career achievements at the festival. Ringwald will receive Variety’s Creative Vanguard Award on April 6, and Tom Hiddleston will receive Variety’s Virtuoso Award on April 9. Additionally, director Greg Kwedar will be presented with the Impact Award for his film “Sing Sing,” which illuminates the transformative power of art within the criminal justice system. There will also be a centerpiece screening of “The Idea of You,” directed by Michael Showalter and starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine. The festival’s programming will highlight cultural diasporas, women in film, stories surrounding members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with special needs. It will also explore the rich cultural heritage of Cuban films with its Spotlight on Cuba, featuring films such as “Los Frikis.” “It’s something that’s very important to Miami,” Cohen says about the Cuban story-based films. Two “Drag Race” contestants will be on hand for the festival: Lady Camden, runner-up on Season 14, with their feature doc “Lady Like,” and Season 7 runner-up Ginger Minj with their short film “Stan Behavior.” Also noteworthy: nearly 50% of the films in the feature lineup are directed by women. “It just really speaks to how strong those films are, and our programming team honestly really gravitated towards so many of them, and that’s something we’re very proud of,” says Cohen. 2024 boasts top-notch action films with diverse styles, from martial arts to indie thrillers to explosive blockbusters. At 94, June Squibb has finally landed her first lead role in the action-comedy film Thelma. An unconventional action-comedy, Thelma boasts both hilarious and heartfelt takes on aging. From Dev Patel's directorial debut Monkey Man and the Kristen Stewart-led Love Lies Bleeding to Jason Statham's action-packed The Beekeeper, 2024 has seen its fair share of top-notch action films. Not to mention, the year's best action movies run the gamut. Some are full of impressive martial arts and nuanced choreography, while others are indie thrillers or packed with explosions. Essentially, there's an action movie out there for every type of viewer, and enough record-setting blockbusters to inspire faith in summer 2024's slate of popcorn movies. An unlikely competitor that's partly inspired by Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible...may be the year's best action-comedy movie. Most recently, Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt's The Fall Guy received rave reviews for being a pitch-perfect action-comedy flick. Like the year's previous action-comedy releases — Argylle and Drive-Away Dolls are prime examples — Gosling's Fall Guy under-performed at the box office. While audiences may have enjoyed their time with the thrilling-yet-humorous Fall Guy, the film will face some steep competition come June. In fact, an unlikely competitor that's partly inspired by Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible, and led by a beloved 94-year-old actor, may be the year's best action-comedy movie. Beloved Character Actor June Squibb Plays The Lead Role In Thelma The 94-Year-Old Actor Even Performed Most Of Her Own Stunts June Squibb as Thelma pointing to her computer screen in confusion as Fred Hechinger as Danny looks on in Thelma Set to hit theaters on June 21, 2024, Thelma stars beloved character actor June Squibb in its titular role. An unconventional action-comedy flick, Thelma was written and directed by Josh Margolin, and based, in part, on the filmmaker's own grandmother. In the film, Squibb plays Thelma Post, a 93-year-old woman who's living on her own for the first time ever. Since her husband's passing, Thelma has been surrounded by family. As Thelma grapples with her shifting autonomy, her relationship with her down-on-his-luck grandson, Danny (White Lotus' Fred Hechinger), serves as the film's heart. Using her social "invisibility" and grit, Thelma channels her inner Tom Cruise... One afternoon, a frantic Thelma is duped by a phone scammer who pretends to be Danny. After she mistakenly sends the scammers thousands of dollars, Thelma enlists the help of her friend, Ben (the late Richard Roundtree), and his motorized scooter, and sets off across Los Angeles. Using her social "invisibility" and grit, Thelma channels her inner Tom Cruise to prove to her family that she's more than capable. A deft, heartfelt, and hilarious subversion of the action genre, Thelma has delighted on the festival circuit, from the Sundance Film Festival to the SFFILM Festival. June Squibb and Fred Hechinger peer at the computer screen in Thelma RELATED Thelma Review: June Squibb Is Hilarious In Josh Margolin's Delightfully Irresistible Comedy June Squibb proves she's still on top of her acting game in an energetic, charming adventure comedy that is actually genuinely funny. What Else June Squibb Has Appeared In Before Thelma The Actor Earned An Oscar Nomination For Nebraska Although June Squibb began her acting career during the 1950s, she stuck to stage productions for decades. By the early 1990s, Squibb had transitioned to acting on the silver screen as well, landing parts in The Age of Innocence, Meet Joe Black, and Todd Haynes' Far from Heaven. The actor's breakout film role came in 2013 when she played Kate Grant in the black-and-white comedy-drama road film Nebraska, which was nominated for the Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or. Performing opposite Bruce Dern and Will Forte, Squibb was nominated for an Oscar in the Best Supporting Actress category. Despite decades in show business, June Squibb has never been the lead actor in a film or TV show. On television, Squibb has appeared in a variety of hit comedy and drama series, including HBO's Girls, Getting On, Grey's Anatomy, Shameless, Modern Family, and Good Girls. The Oscar-nominated actor has also lent her voice to several big-name animated films, like Ralph Breaks the Internet, Toy Story 4, Soul, and the upcoming Pixar movie Inside Out 2. Despite decades in show business, June Squibb has never been the lead actor in a film or TV show. Needless to say, the 94-year-old's starring turn in Thelma is exciting for many reasons. RELATED 10 Criminally Overlooked Movies From 2013 That Deserve More Attention Between satirical crime dramas and even an “art house” movie from Michael Bay, 2013 is full of overlooked movies more than almost any other year. Thelma's 93-Year-Old Protagonist Uses Her Invisibility To Make A Crucial Point About Aging Thelma Is Laugh-Out-Loud Funny Yet Deeply Poignant June Squibb as Thelma looking determined on a motorized scooter in Thelma In Thelma, the titular character's daughter Gail (Parker Posey) and son-in-law Alan (Clark Gregg) take the scam as evidence that Thelma shouldn't be in charge of her own life. More than anything, Squibb's character wants to enjoy living independently, though she still finds the whole thing strange. In grappling with how society views her — and her abilities — Thelma comes to realize how much she prizes her autonomy. Although the movie is incredibly funny, it's also deeply moving. By putting viewers in the title character's perspective, Thelma illustrates both her limits and her abilities, underscoring just how crucial it is to see the nuance in others' lived experiences. Following its breakout as one of the more highly discussed titles of the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, nonagenarian action comedy Thelma, starring Oscar nominee June Squibb (Nebraska) in her first leading role, has been snapped up for North American distribution by Magnolia Pictures. The deal came together following a competitive situation with multiple offers. Pic is slated for a wide theatrical release at a date still to be announced. Related Stories 'Thelma' stars Fred Hechinger, Clark Gregg and June Squibb with writer-director Josh Margolin ‘Thelma’ Star June Squibb & Director Josh Margolin On Takeaways From Nonagenarian Action Comedy & Memories Of Richard Roundtree – Sundance Studio 'Thelma' review from Sundance ‘Thelma’ Review: June Squibb Steals The Show In Josh Margolin’s Hilarious Twilight-Years Action Comedy – Sundance Film Festival Marking the feature directorial debut of Josh Margolin, who directed from his own script, Thelma stars Squibb as a feisty 93-year-old grandmother who gets conned by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson (Fred Hechinger). In the aftermath, she sets out on a treacherous quest across Los Angeles, accompanied by an aging friend (Richard Roundtree) and his motorized scooter, to reclaim what was taken from her. The film features the final performance of Shaft icon Roundtree and co-stars Parker Posey, Clark Gregg, and Malcolm McDowell. Inspired by a real-life experience of Margolin’s own grandmother, Thelma also remarkably had Squibb doing most of her own stunts, commanding the spotlight as an unlikely action hero. Pic was fully financed by SPG3 Pictures. Producers were Zoë Worth and Chris Kaye of Bandwagon, Nicholas Weinstock of Invention Studios, Benjamin Simpson, and Karl Spoerri and Viviana Vezzani of Zurich Avenue, with Kat Barnette as co-producer. Squibb and Hechinger exec produced alongside Tobias Gutzwiller, with CAA Media Finance repping the film for financing and worldwide sales. “Brilliantly marrying Magnolia’s love of action, revenge, and grandmothers, Thelma is totally unique yet universally irresistible,” said the distributor’s co-CEOs Eamonn Bowles and Dori Begley. “The team at Magnolia is beyond excited to bring Josh Margolin’s thrilling and loving caper to audiences across the country.” Added Margolin: “This has all been a dream come true — to get to make this movie, to premiere it at Sundance, and now to release it in theaters with Magnolia. I’ve admired their films for years and feel truly lucky to be partnering with them. We’re so excited to share Thelma.” SVP of Acquisitions John Von Thaden negotiated the deal for Magnolia, with CAA Media Finance on behalf of the filmmakers.

LOVE ROAD Trailer (2024) Shalane Connors, Drama Movie LOVE ROAD Trailer (2024) Shalane Connors, Drama Movie © 2024 - Umbrella Entertainment The new trailer for Disney Plus’ Daredevil reboot has been secretly shown behind closed doors before its public release and offers a peek at the original show’s best characters including Matt Murdock back in his iconic suit. According to IGN, the new trailer for the upcoming TV show, titled Daredevil: Born Again, opens with star Charlie Cox back in the infamous red Daredevil suit while his voice plays in the background, saying: "The entire system is against you... it's often David vs. Goliath." This is presumably referring to the biblical story where the smaller opponent faces a much stronger adversary and wins against all odds. Later there is a brief action sequence where an opponent asks Murdock, "What kind of a lawyer are you," to which he replies: "A really good one," and puts on his recognizable red glasses. The clip also offers glimpses of other series favorites such as Vincent D'Onofrio as Kingpin, Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page, and Elden Henson as Foggy Nelson, all of whom are reprising their roles from the original 2015 Netflix series titled Daredevil which ran for three seasons. D’Onofrio plays a ruthless criminal responsible for the death of Murdock's father, whereas Woll and Henderson play Matt's friends and colleagues. Marvel Studios also unveiled the show’s official logo, and release date too, confirming the show will hit Disney Plus in March 2025. In addition, TVLine has confirmed that the show has also reduced its episode count and will now consist of nine episodes, down from its originally announced 18. Alongside Cox, D’Onofrio, Woll, and Henson returning, Jon Bernthal is back as the Punisher and Ayelet Zurer will return as Vanessa Fisk. As for the crew, Moon Knight and Loki season 2 helmers Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead will serve as lead directors on the show, with The Punisher co-writer Dario Scardapane is on board as showrunner. Daredevil: Born Again hits Disney Plus in March 2025. For more, check out our guide to all the upcoming Marvel movies and TV shows for everything else the MCU has in store. Ahead of the world premiere of George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga in Cannes, all eyes will be on Warner Bros. to see if the studio will again demonstrate its talent for using Europe’s A-list festivals to catapult its most challenging blockbusters to commercial success and critical acclaim. Warners has been here before. When Miller’s Mad Max: Fury Road opened Cannes in 2015, few would have predicted that the relaunch of an ’80s-action franchise, and a film that had spent two decades in development hell, would tear up the Croisette en route to box office triumph ($380 million worldwide) and awards success (Fury Road would end up with 10 Oscar nominations, winning six). Related Stories Adam Driver and Nathalie Emmanuel in Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' MOVIES 'Megalopolis' Executive Producer Responds to Report That Francis Ford Coppola Kissed Extras on Set The Second Act MOVIES 'The Second Act' Review: Lea Seydoux Stars in Quentin Dupieux's Funny, Button-Pushing Cannes Opener Warners pulled off a similar trick four years later, bowing Todd Phillips’ Joker — an R-rated superhero movie from the director of The Hangover — at the Venice Film Festival. Most observers were predicting disaster, expecting Joker, which combined elements of the DC comic source material with the style of Martin Scorsese’s ’70s indie cinema classics Taxi Driver and The King of Comedy, would be rejected both by superhero fans and the Venice art house crowd. It was the opposite. The very artsy Venice jury, headed by Argentine director Lucrecia Martel (The Headless Woman), gave Joker the Golden Lion for best film, and audiences were mad for it. Budgeted at around $55 million-$70 million, Joker would go on to earn a massive $1.08 billion worldwide. It had a similarly successful awards run, ending with two Oscars, including best actor for Joaquin Phoenix as the titular killer clown. Warners won’t be behind the launch of Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1 in Cannes — the studio is only doing domestic on Kevin Costner’s Western epic — but it’s a tribute to Warners’ promotional machine that the film’s French distributor, as well as the bulk of international buyers handling the film, have decided to match the studio’s release plans, going out day-and-date with Horizon on June 28 and Chapter 2 on Aug. 16. “They are the best at making films like this into an event,” says Daniel Baur of K5 International, which is handling the sales of Horizon outside North America, “which is why almost all of the international buyers are going day-and-date with the U.S. release for the first two films. They are creating a summer cinema event, like they did last year with Barbie.” Other studios use the big festivals as tentpole launchpads, but the films they send to Cannes and Venice tend to either be movies from directors with film fest pedigrees — Sony bringing Once Upon a Time in Hollywood from Palme d’Or winner Quentin Tarantino to Cannes; Disney, via Searchlight Pictures, bowing Poor Things from art-house fave Yorgos Lanthimos in Venice — or audience-focused PR stunts aimed at generating red carpet photos and entertainment news coverage with no eye to appealing to festival critics (see Disney’s use of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny in Cannes last year). Warners has been uniquely successful at threading the festival needle, using its promotional prowess to position the studio’s most artistically challenging blockbusters to best reap the combination of commercial success and critical acclaim. After Fury Road and Joker, Warners would do it again in Venice in 2021 with Dune, the ambitious adaptation of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi epic from Canadian director Denis Villeneuve, whose previous sci-fi epic, Blade Runner 2049, while a critical hit, was a commercial disaster for the studio. Blade Runner had a soft festival launch, bowing at the second-tier Montreal Film Festival, but for Dune, Warners doubled down on Villeneuve. The studio flew in the cast and crew for the festival, including stars Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet, creating a crowd-screaming sensation on the Lido that lit a fire under the film, helping it to its eventual $400 million-plus global gross. When the Oscars rolled around, Dune would end up with six trophies, matching Fury Road’s haul. Thanks to Fury Road’s success, prequel Furiosa arrives in Cannes with more of a runway, but it still presents some challenges for Warners. It’s the first Mad Max that can’t bank on the appeal of the titular hero of the first four films, and the studio is counting on Anya Taylor-Joy’s lead performance to make fans forget (or at least forgive) the absence of Fury Road star Charlize Theron. “It could be a challenge appealing to the young male demographic, which is still the core audience for this franchise,” says one marketing executive (from a competing studio). “And I love Anya Taylor-Joy, but she’s no Charlize Theron, at least not when it comes to the international box office.” This year on the Croisette, we’ll see if — and when — it comes to blending blockbuster spectacle with artistic integrity, Warners is still in a league of its own. EXCLUSIVE: Brian Cox will be back as The Controller in Amazon Prime Video‘s 007: Road to a Million. Deadline hears the Succession actor has signed up for Season 2 of the reality competition series, which will be officially announced by Amazon in the coming weeks. Cox embraced the role of The Controller, a machiavellian puppet master who sets malevolent challenges for the contestants. Cox has joked that he thought he was signing for a James Bond movie when he initially agreed to take on the 007: Road to a Million role. Related Stories Lorraine Kelly and Judi Love Judi Love's Reaction To Lorraine Kelly At BAFTA TV Awards Goes Viral; ITV Host Says Brian Cox Telling Her To "Eff Off" Is A Career Highlight 'Clarkson's Farm' 'Clarkson's Farm' Season 3 Breaks Amazon Ratings Record; Second Most-Streamed Show Of 2024 In UK “I thought it was the new James Bond film,” he told The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last year. After agreeing to the job, he realized that “there was no script and there was no James Bond movie.” Although Season 2 is not yet finalized, 72 Films, the Fremantle-owned production company behind 007: Road to a Million, has been casting a new batch of contestants for some time. Production is set to get underway this summer. Season 1 was an ambitious shoot that spanned multiple countries and saw contestants complete death-defying challenges. By Amazon’s own metrics, the game show rated No1 in 27 countries on Prime Video, but it failed to break into the top 50 highest-rated shows in the UK, according to independent ratings data. Amazon has enjoyed ratings success in the UK this year. Season 3 of Clarkson’s Farm became Amazon’s highest-rated show to date, with the opening episode scoring 5.1M viewers. Fallout also performed well, premiering with 3.1M. As Quon Kwan tells it, he didn’t plan on becoming a whistleblower. He had retired after a long career with the federal government, earned a master’s degree in divinity and moved into a senior living community in Maryland. At 75, he had few reasons to think about the job he once held as an engineer for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Fast, informative and written just for locals. Get The 7 DMV newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. Then, one day earlier this spring, Kwan received an email from a mother who lost two children in a crash that ended with her family’s car partially beneath a tractor-trailer. Before I tell you what happened next and why it matters, you should know there is a term for those types of collisions in which vehicles and people end up under large trucks — “underride crashes.” If you are not familiar with that phrase, you are not alone. People who have lost loved ones to those types of crashes will tell you they weren’t familiar with it either, until they were all too familiar with it. Advertisement You should also know this: I have written about people (too many people) who have been killed on roads in the Washington region and the need for more measures to make streets safer nationwide, which is how I learned about Kwan. In the past month, he has provided a written statement to a government advisory committee and spoken to road safety advocates, offering information on a public safety issue that he says the U.S. Department of Transportation kept from the public. When I spoke to Kwan recently, he said the email he received from that mother ultimately compelled him to speak out about a research project he had managed on side guards, which are barriers that block the gaps on the lower sides of large trucks. “That’s when I thought, ‘Oh, my project. My project has real, personal implications. It could prevent the death of innocent people out there,’” Kwan told me. Advertisement This week, crash survivors and people who have lost loved ones on the nation’s roads convened in D.C. for the 2024 Capitol Hill Roadway Safety Advocacy Days. They came together to advocate alongside one another for safer streets. But in the weeks leading up to that public gathering, private conversations have been occurring among some of those families because of the information Kwan has brought forward on sideguards. In a notarized statement he submitted to the Advisory Committee on Underride Protection — which exists to provide information, advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation on safety regulations related to underride crashes — Kwan details the project he managed and raises concerns that the most important parts of the final report were suppressed. He explains that in 2017, he proposed that his agency fund research to evaluate the effects of combining side guards with aerodynamic skirts on tractor trailers and single-unit trucks. He says he regarded the cost benefit analysis as the most important part of the project because “if side guards would both protect the safety of vulnerable road users while at the same time offer improved fuel efficiency and reduce fuel costs, the industry might adopt such side guards voluntarily.” (Other countries require trucks have side guards. The United States does not). Advertisement The research found that adding those side guards to trucks would be cost beneficial, Kwan says. He describes sharing that information during a presentation with staff at the American Trucking Associations and receiving negative feedback. Later, he says, he also encountered resistance from a senior official at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, who urged him not to release the report. When Kwan retired in 2019, he left the report complete and awaiting final approval for public release, he says. When he recently went to read the report published on the DOT’s website, he says, he was “shocked and appalled.” “Most of the chapters, including the critical one on cost benefit analysis, have been stripped out and the report now is nothing more than just a literature review,” his statement reads. He goes on to say: “Suppressing this research was unacceptable and wrong. A new semitrailer costs tens of thousands of dollars, and adding a side guard to it costs mere pennies on the dollar to save an innocent victim’s life. I would pay a penny for an engineering solution. The ATA didn’t want to do that. The cost of their influence with officials in the U.S. DOT will be borne by many more innocent victims.” Advertisement He notes in his statement that the research, which was conducted by Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, was funded by $200,000 in taxpayer money. “More than public safety was harmed,” he says. “U.S. taxpayers did not receive what they paid for. This constitutes waste, fraud and abuse of taxpayer money.” On Wednesday, a letter signed by about two dozen people was sent to the Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Transportation, citing Kwan’s statement. The letter calls for an investigation into whether the DOT “engaged in misconduct and abuse, breached ethics rules and agency standards of conduct, and violated federal law when they suppressed taxpayer-financed research on reducing pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities in crashes with the sides of large commercial freight trucks.” Advertisement The signatures on the letter belong to a former NHTSA official, people associated with national organizations and individuals who have lost loved ones in underride crashes. Several are signed, “in memory of.” One is signed “bereaved father of.” A DOT spokesperson said because of the nature of the allegations from Kwan and the department’s standard processes, the matter has been referred to the Department’s Office of Inspector General. That spokesperson also provided a statement pointing out the many actions the current administration has taken when it comes to addressing underrides. “Delivering on several mandates from the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, DOT has taken additional steps to gather information and data to support evidence-based decision-making concerning rear and side underride guards, such as establishing DOT’s Advisory Committee on Underride Protection, which includes families of underride crash victims, truck safety organizations, vehicle crash investigators, law enforcement, labor organizations, motor vehicle engineers, insurance industry, motor carriers, independent owner-operators, and truck and trailer manufacturers,” the statement reads. “NHTSA will continue to meet with all stakeholders and crash victim family members to improve safety and reduce fatalities.” Advertisement Marianne Karth is the woman who emailed Kwan. She had been looking for him for months to discuss his research project when she found him through a website for biblical counselors. Karth became a road safety advocate in all-too-common way — through loss. She was driving three of her children in May 2013 when traffic slowed and a truck hit the family’s car, causing it to spin and slide partially under a tractor-trailer. Karth and her son were sitting in the front of the car and survived. Her daughters, 13-year-old Mary and 17-year-old AnnaLeah, were in the back seat and did not. Karth told me recently that May used to be her favorite month: “It is now one day after another after another of horrible memories.” The gravesite of AnnaLeah Karth and Mary Karth, sisters who died after a crash in 2013. (Marianne Karth) Karth’s experience and the experience of others who have lost loved ones in crashes with trucks — including the family of U.S. Diplomat Sarah Langenkamp who left Ukraine only to die after the driver of a truck struck her bike on a Maryland road — is why Kwan’s statement matters. We can debate and disagree on traffic safety measures, but to do that in a way that moves us forward, we need to first be given all the information that is available. Advertisement The trucking industry has publicly pushed against side guard requirements and federal officials have pointed to the high costs and low benefits of them. An advance notice of proposed rulemaking released last year by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that a side underride requirement would save about 17 lives and prevent 69 serious injuries a year at an annual cost between $970 million and $1.2 billion. A person familiar with Kwan’s research project said the above analysis didn’t take into account findings from it, including potential fuel savings or the more than 100 pedestrian and bicyclist deaths that could be prevented each year with side guards. Share this article Share Large trucks, and those who operate them, play a crucial role in our economy. Kwan knows that better than most. He spent nearly 20 years working for the Department of Transportation, and he speaks about trucks with reverence. “Every piece of food you get, any clothing, anything you buy in the store was delivered by a truck,” he told me. “People don’t think about that.” When I asked him why he decided to speak out after receiving that email, he said the bible talks about bringing light to the darkness, and he believes information paid for by the public should be made public. He noted that he personally has nothing to gain. “I really don’t care for publicity,” he said. “But I do care for public safety.” Amazon Prime Video made its first upfront presentation to advertisers on Tuesday in New York, with the streamer bringing out some of its biggest stars to break some news while touting its original series, film and sports offerings. Amazon took over Pier 36 in Manhattan, which included a large installation dedicated to Amazon shows like “Fallout” and “The Summer I Turned Pretty” as well as movies like “Road House” and their various sports offerings like “Thursday Night Football.” Amazon’s first major upfront started half an hour late — the long line to get in was referenced several times by Amazon MGM Studios head Jen Salke and even “You’re Cordially Invited” stars Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell. But once inside, advertisers were presented a star-studded litany of projects and news designed to make a huge splash in the marketplace. UPFRONTS 2024: View Variety‘s full coverage. Popular on Variety 00:00 09:46 Alicia Keys (making sure to promote her new skincare brand Keys Soulcare, available on Amazon Premium Beauty, naturally) opened the show with a medley of popular tunes, including “No One” and and “Empire State of Mind (Part II).” Then Prime Video/Amazon MGM Studios senior VP Mike Hopkins welcomed the audience and gave his pitch. Amazon MGM Studios head Salke took the stage next and revealed several announcements while bringing a parade of stars to the stage. Leading into the presentation, Amazon had already made a number of major news announcements, including: Nicolas Cage starring in their Spider-Man Noir live-action series; “Mr. And Mrs. Smith” getting renewed for Season 2; “The Boys” getting renewed for Season 5; and the first teaser for the Alex Cross series. During Salke’s portion of the proceedings, a parade of stars took the stage. Jake Gyllenhaal joined Salke onstage to announce a sequel to “Road House.” “Reacher” star Alan Ritchson and “Cross” star Aldis Hodge were up next to discuss their respective series, followed by Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell for their film “You’re Cordially Invited.” That was before Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer came out to hype their untitled action adventure series. Patton Oswalt and Keke Palmer broke down some unscripted offerings. And that is without mentioning the series order for a “Tomb Raider” series from “Fleabag” creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge that Salke announced from the stage. SIGN UP for Variety’s free daily Upfronts newsletter Also revealed: The stars and creator of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” made an appearance, announcing the third season of the YA series would not debut until 2025, but also that it would consist of 11 episodes instead of the seven for its first season and eight for its second. That was all before Amazon got to their sports programming, including the upcoming debut of NASCAR on Prime Video on top of the streamer’s NFL presence. Dale Earnhardt Jr. took the stage to discuss the NASCAR coverage, which will include a docuseries about his father, racing legend Dale Earnhardt. Then tennis legend Roger Federer came out in support of his feature documentary “Roger Federer: 12 Final Days.” The list goes on. Amazon also continued the trend threading its way through this year’s upfronts — the prominent placement of movies. On top of Ferrell and Witherspoon’s presence for “You’re Cordially Invited” and Gyllenhaal for “Road House,” Ritchson talked up his upcoming holiday movie “The Man With the Bag” in which he co-stars with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Salke also mentioned upcoming Amazon originals like “Play Dirty” with Mark Wahlberg and the action comedy “Heads of State” starring Idris Elba, Priyanka Chopra-Jonas, and John Cena. In the end, Salke saved one last surprise: Witherspoon came out again to reveal that a “Legally Blonde” prequel about the high school years of Elle Woods has been ordered to series at Prime Video. Currently titled “Elle,” the logline for the series states that it “follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first ‘Legally Blonde’ film.” All in all, not a bad way to make your first upfront appearance.

LUMINA Trailer (2024) Only in Theaters July 12. LUMINA Trailer (2024) Lumina The Movie, Sci-Fi, Drama Movie Lumina follows Alex's journey to find his vanished love, encountering mysterious forces and interstellar encounters in the desert. The film features a talented cast including Rupert Lazarus, Eleanor Williams, Eric Roberts, Andrea Tivadar, Sidney Nicole Rogers, and Ken Lawson. Prepare for a thrilling sci-fi horror experience in over 1,000 U.S. theaters on July 12, filled with disturbing revelations and unexpected twists. Monsters and other unspeakable terrors typically hide in the darkness, but in writer-director Gino McKoy's new sci-fi horror Lumina, the scariest things make their home in the light. Collider is excited to exclusively share the trailer for the upcoming film that offers a peek into the accursed trip of a group of friends and conspiracy theorists into the desert to find the infamous Area 51 and get some much-needed answers. All that awaits them, however, is a dark rabbit hole full of disturbing revelations and interstellar encounters that leave them forever changed. Starring Requiem's Rupert Lazarus as the heartbroken and determined Alex, the film is set to arrive in over 1,000 theaters across the U.S. on July 12. Lumina is primarily about Alex, who has finally found the girl of his dreams in Tatiana (Eleanor Williams) until she suddenly vanishes in a mysterious flash of light. Stricken by grief and traumatized by the situation, he organizes his friends to help in his desperate search to discover her true fate. Taking to the desert together opens the group up to the unexpected, leaving everyone in a fight for their lives against forces they don't fully understand. Alex is still willing to risk everything against the unknown if it means finding Tatiana again. The trailer opens with a love song and scenes between the couple that highlight their heartwarming connection until the music begins to distort. Following that calm beginning, the tension starts to ramp up as Alex and his friends are immediately greeted by the skull of what appears to be an astronaut in their helmet. While they have moments to relax and enjoy each other's company, peace is brief for the group. Their investigation descends into horror with a recurring presence being the strange light that appears out of nowhere and shines with a force that shouldn't be possible. This seems to be the key to solving Tatiana's disappearance, but the group must get past other humans guarding the facilities they sneak around, advanced laser weaponry, and hulking, fleshy beasts to find what they came for. Who Makes Up the Cast of 'Lumina'? In addition to Lazarus and Williams, Lumina boasts a bit of Oscar-nominated star power in the form of Eric Roberts. Known for turns in The Dark Knight and The Expendables, he was up for Best Supporting Actor for the 1985 action thriller Runaway Train and has more recently enjoyed turns in The Righteous Gemstones and Damien Chazelle's Babylon. Rounding out the cast alongside him is Warrior Nun's Andrea Tivadar, V/H/S miniseries star Sidney Nicole Rogers, and In the Cut's Ken Lawson. McKoy will also make an appearance in what will be his feature directorial debut. Lumina comes to theaters on July 12. Check out the exclusive trailer below. There’s a new sci-fi horror film coming our way called Lumina, and it looks like a mind-twisting watch. Here’s the synopsis: A terrifying sci-fi thrill ride, Lumina follows four friends desperately searching for their abductee friend in a DUMB—DEEP UNDERGROUND MILITARY BASE. Whether they find their friend or not, what they find in the desert of the U.S. to the sands of the Sahara, will change their lives forever. If the above confuses you, here’s a bit more context: The story centers on a group of friends. One of them is rich and named Alex, and he holds a party at his house. Suddenly, bright lights flash in the sky and one of them, Alex’s girlfriend Tatiana, disappears. Alex becomes obsessed with finding her and, after a few months, drags three of his friends into the desert because he believes Tatiana is being held in a DUMB (Deep Underground Military Base) and may have been put there because she had contact with aliens. Things get dangerous for the group from there as they face both human and extraterrestrial threats in their search. The film was directed, written, and produced by Gino McKoy and stars Eric Roberts (who played The Master in 1996’s Doctor Who: The Movie), Rupert Lazarus, Eleanor Williams, Andrea Tivadar, Sidney Nicole Rogers, Ken Lawson, and Emily Hall. Lumina premieres in theaters on July 12, 2024. Check out the DUMB and what it may contain in the purposefully confusing trailer below. Barriss Offee makes a triumphant return in Tales of the Empire but falls short of getting a truly satisfying redemption arc. Episodes do not delve deeply into Barriss' inner darkness, leaving unanswered questions and unresolved character development. Fans may never again see Barriss in live-action Star Wars, missing the opportunity for a more comprehensive storyline and potential reunions. Fans of the clone wars, rejoice! Barriss Offee has finally returned. Star Wars: Tales of the Empire, the second installment in the animated anthology created by Dave Filoni, released all six of its episodes this past weekend as part of this year’s Star Wars Day on May 4. The premiere fulfilled many fans’ longtime dreams of seeing one of their favorite characters from Star Wars: The Clone Wars in action once again, though Barriss’ long-awaited return is not without its drawbacks. Despite three episodes dedicated to the fallen Jedi’s life after the Republic, Tales of the Empire ultimately falls short of delivering the nuanced story Barriss rightfully deserves. For those who need a quick refresher, the Jedi padawan known as Barriss Offee (voiced by Meredith Salenger) was first fully introduced in Star Wars: The Clone Wars during Season 2, Episode 6, “Weapons Factory.” Introduced as an apprentice to the criminally underrated Jedi Luminara Unduli, Barriss quickly befriended fellow padawan Ahsoka Tano, and the two embarked on adventures together before Barriss ultimately framed Ahsoka for bombing the Jedi temple in the final arc of Season 5. When Ahsoka’s master, the ill-fated yet great Anakin Skywalker, proved it was actually Barriss who set the charges that killed multiple Jedi, Barriss was arrested. Confined to a cell in the waning days of the Republic, Barriss seemed poised to make a comeback in the age of the Empire, though sadly, her impact would ultimately be smaller than her importance. Star Wars Tales of the Empire TV Show Poster Star Wars: Tales of the Empire (2024) Animation Action Sci-Fi Set against the expansive backdrop of the Galactic Empire's reign, a series of interconnected stories unfolds, revealing the lives and challenges of individuals both upholding and resisting imperial rule. These narratives delve into the heart of the Empire, exposing the personal sacrifices, moral dilemmas, and small victories that contribute to the epic saga of rebellion and authority in the universe. Release Date May 4, 2024 Cast Jason Isaacs , Lars Mikkelsen , Meredith Salenger , Rya Kihlstedt , Diana Lee Inosanto , Matthew Wood , Wing T. Chao Main Genre Animation Seasons 1 'Tales of the Empire' Isn't Long Enough for Barriss' Story Tales of the Empire doesn’t completely ignore the drama of Barriss’ past. In fact, the show picks up largely where Season 5 of Star Wars:The Clone Wars left off. Recruited from prison and subsequently trained as an imperial inquisitor by Star Wars Rebels’ Grand Inquisitor (Jason Isaacs), much of Barriss’ journey throughout the show revolves around her relationship with the Fourth Sister, a fellow former Jedi named Lyn. Voiced by Rya Kihlstedt, who reprises her role after first appearing in the live-action Obi-Wan Kenobi series, Lyn drags Barriss closer to the dark side before Barriss eventually betrays her too and defects back to the light. This defection should be powerful, but Tales of the Empire just doesn’t have the runtime to make Barriss’ redemption arc satisfying. As someone who regularly interacted with the galaxy’s most powerful characters during the clone wars, the show’s shortened episodes can’t possibly account for every loose plot thread and unanswered question surrounding Barriss' journey. Since each of Barris’ three episodes cover a specific storyline from limited parts of her later life, much of the nuance of Barriss’s character development is lost entirely. Viewers never even get a chance to see Barriss and Ahsoka reunite onscreen, and Barriss is never given the opportunity to apologize for her past crimes. Likewise, the show never addresses how the Grand Inquisitor used her former master’s body to kill Jedi in Star Wars Rebels, nor does it reveal whether Barriss ever lent her support to the growing rebellion itself. Most disappointingly, Tales of the Empire never gives Barriss the chance to reckon with her inner darkness. While Barriss’ bombing of the Jedi temple during the Clone Wars demonstrated the evil in her, Barriss also explained that she only attacked the Jedi because she believed they were becoming a threat to the galaxy in Season 5, Episode 20, “The Wrong Jedi.” This blend of dark actions with light motivations is on display in Tales of the Empire, but it lacks the focus that characters like Ezra Bridger received when he struggled against joining the dark side. Throughout the show, Barriss force-chokes her enemies like Darth Vader and heals innocents like Rey in a major connection to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Yet the show never explores how Barriss balances both sides of herself so successfully. Promotional art of the Bad Batch in season 2 RELATED 'The Bad Batch' Makes the Worst Part of Star Wars Better 'The Bad Batch' has been able to address one of the most confusing aspects of 'The Rise of Skywalker' and turn it into a compelling storyline. Barriss Offee Always Belonged in Live-Action While it once would have been unthinkable for Barriss’ story to continue outside of animation, modern Star Wars shows can afford to be more flexible in how they choose to expand the journeys of their characters. In the case of Barriss’ former best friend, Ahsoka Tano, the character’s backstory and emotional development were able to be more thoroughly explored due to her headlining her own TV show, Ahsoka. The appearance of Star Wars Rebels’ Zeb Orrelios in Season 3 of The Mandalorian also clarified what happened to the character after his first show ended. Therefore, the ability of these larger shows to provide deep dives into the lore of the Star Wars universe proves Barriss, who already appeared very briefly in Attack of the Clones, never belonged in Tales of the Empire — her story should have been told in live-action. By inserting Barriss into the Ahsoka series, fans could have seen the two characters reunite for the first time since the Clone Wars ended. Moreover, since the process of bringing Ezra Bridger to live-action didn’t result in him falling to the dark side, Barriss could have offered her old friend a villain far more personal and daunting than Morgan Elsbeth. By confronting her past and turning Barriss back to the light personally, Ahsoka could have found redemption for failing to save Anakin before he became Darth Vader. Barriss, in turn, could have reflected on her past crimes and begged forgiveness from the very person she framed, either joining or losing to Ahsoka in a way that cemented their relationship through the decades. Even if Barriss’ story didn’t fit naturally with a live action project, her character still could have received a more comprehensive storyline in a larger animated series. As a minor villain in the middle of the long-awaited Star Wars:The Clone Wars Season 7, Barriss could have posed a much larger challenge to Ahsoka than the Pyke Syndicate. As a fledgling inquisitor around the time of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Barriss could likewise have been sent to retrieve Omega for her high midi-chlorian count, and the innocent clone could have turned Barriss into a series regular by showing her the light Barriss had forgotten. Now with this season of Tales of the Empire ended and The Bad Batch finale having just recently aired, it’s unclear if fans will ever get to see Luminara’s rogue apprentice again. Given that Barriss is drawn looking older during the last episode, it’s likely she was still alive during the later years of the Empire’s reign, so who knows? Maybe Barriss will show up in an Asajj Ventress spin-off or the next animated show destined to succeed Clone Force 99. Regardless of what comes next, fans will have to wait and see whether Barriss Offee is ever granted the full-fledged storyline her character has so painfully earned. Star Wars:Tales of the Empire is available to stream on Disney+ in the U.S.

TOUCH Trailer (2024) Palmi Kormákur, Romance, Drama Movie TOUCH Trailer (2024) Palmi Kormákur, Romance, Drama Movie © 2024 - Focus Features "I'm not going back." Focus Features has revealed the first trailer for a movie titled Touch, the latest from Icelandic director Baltasar Kormákur. After making action movies like Contraband, The Deep, 2 Guns, and Everest, Kormákur has returned to his homeland of Iceland to make more intimate movies again. This one is a passionate love story "years & miles in the making." Adapted from the best-selling novel by Ólafur Jóhann Ólafsson, Touch is a romantic and thrilling story that spans several decades and continents. Touch follows one widower's emotional journey to find his first love who disappeared 50 years ago, before his time runs out. Starring Egill Ólafsson as old Kristófer, with Palmi Kormakur as young Kristófer, plus Kōki, Masahiro Motoki, Sigurdur Ingvarsson, and Yoko Narahashi. His first love is a Japanese woman he met while in London, but her father takes her away and he loses contact with her for 50 years. This looks beautiful! Stunning shots galore, a lovely score in this trailer, an emotional story - I'm in. I will be watching. Here's the official US trailer (+ two posters) for Baltasar Kormákur's film Touch, direct from YouTube: Touch Movie Poster Touch Movie Poster "Discover what might have been." A romantic & thrilling story that spans several decades & continents; Touch follows one man's emotional journey to find his first love who disappeared 50 years ago, before his time runs out. Touch, also known as Snerting in Icelandic, is directed by the Icelandic filmmaker Baltasar Kormákur, director of the movies 101 Reykjavík, The Sea, A Little Trip to Heaven, Jar City, White Night Wedding, Inhale, Contraband, The Deep, 2 Guns, Everest, The Oath, Adrift, and Beast most recently, plus the series "Katla" and "Trapped". The screenplay is also by Baltasar Kormákur; based on the Icelandic best-selling novel by Ólafur Jóhann Ólafsson. It's produced by Mike Goodridge, Agnes Johansen, and Baltasar Kormákur. This will open first in Iceland at the end of May. Focus Features will then release Kormákur's Touch in select US theaters starting on July 12th, 2024 in the middle of the summer. Want to watch this? Baltasar Kormákur is back directing — but this time it’s not a survival drama, it’s a romance. The “Adrift” and “Everest” filmmaker directs Focus Features’ “Touch,” based on the bestselling novel by Ólafur Jóhann Ólafsson. The film tells a romantic and thrilling story that spans several decades and continents, with one widower trying to find his first love who disappeared 50 years ago. Director Kormákur co-wrote the screenplay with novelist Ólafsson. The original Icelandic novel was published by Ecco/Harper Collins in the U.S. in August 2022. The film was shot in Iceland and Japan. The ensemble cast is led by Egill Ólafsson, Kōki, Pálmi Kormákur, Masahiro Motoki, Yoko Narahashi, Meg Kubota, and Tatsuya Tagawa, with Charles Nishikawa, Sigurður Ingvarsson, Benedikt Erlingsson, Kieran Buckeridge, Ruth Sheen, María Ellingsen, and Masatoshi Nakamura also starring. Related Stories 'Only Murders in the Building' Season 4 ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 4 Teaser: The Gang Goes to Hollywood BACK TO BLACK, from left: Marisa Abela, director Sam Taylor-Johnson, on set, 2024. ph: Dean Rogers / © Focus Features / Courtesy Everett Collection Marisa Abela: I Would Have Had to ‘Protect’ Amy Winehouse’s Legacy from a Male Director Writer/director Kormákur produces along with Agnes Johansen and Mike Goodridge. Kormákur most recently directed 2022’s “Beast” and previously directed on the TV series “Trapped.” Kormákur is a busy fella, so long as he can work from home. He told Iceland Air that he prefers to stay in his homeland as opposed to Hollywood. “I love directing. It’s still my passion,” Kormákur said. “I’m preparing an Icelandic film ‘Touch’ that I’m very passionate about. I’ve never felt that I want to leave Iceland and go to Hollywood. I look at myself more as someone who goes sailing for opportunities and comes back home to reap the benefits. I still have my home base, my professional family, which is the Icelandic film community. And I’ve brought a lot of them with me abroad as well, giving them opportunities to work in foreign places and gain more experience, like they wouldn’t have been able to do here at the time. I never wanted to move away and become another Hollywood director. I feel very Icelandic at my core, but I wouldn’t be able to build this up without having gone on that journey.” Other upcoming Focus Features releases include Pharrell Williams’ Lego-inspired biopic “Piece by Piece,” as well as the long-awaited “The Bikeriders,” which sold to Focus Features in November 2023 after its release was first shelved by 20th Century. Amy Winehouse biopic “Back to Black” is already getting a buzzy reception, while Robert Eggers’ reimagining of “Nosferatu” has made waves with its first look. “Touch” premieres in theaters July 12. Check out the trailer below. A new Touch trailer is out, previewing the upcoming romantic drama movie from Icelandic director Baltasar Kormákur. The upcoming movie stems from a screenplay written by Kormákur and Ólafur Jóhann Ólafsson, and is based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Ólafsson, which originally released in 2022. The film is produced by Kormákur, and Agnes Johansen, Mike Goodridge Touch follows the story of a widower’s emotional journey to find love again. It stars Egill Ólafsson, Kōki, Pálmi Kormákur, Masahiro Motoki, Yoko Narahashi, Meg Kubota, Tatsuya Tagawa, Charles Nishikawa, Sigurður Ingvarsson, Benedikt Erlingsson, Kieran Buckeridge, Ruth Sheen, María Ellingsen, and Masatoshi Nakamura. Check out the Touch trailer below (watch other clips and trailers): What is Touch about? “A romantic and thrilling story that spans several decades and continents; Touch follows one widower’s emotional journey to find his first love who disappeared 50 years ago, before his time runs out,” reads the film’s official synopsis. Touch is set to premiere on July 12, 2024, where it will have a limited theatrical release. Fact is, no one really knows how it will all go down during this summer’s so-called popcorn season, even if there are ample hints that 2024 won’t be nearly as scorching-hot as 2023 (changing movie habits and the residue of two strikes factor into the equation). At the very least, we know there won’t be another “Barbenhemier” — when two of 2023’s most anticipated films opened on the same weekend. Nonetheless, there are golden nuggets aplenty in the 2024 summer film lineup, running May 23 to the end of August, even with some films that don’t have release dates yet (including Greg Kwedar’s buzzy “Sing Sing,” starring Colman Domingo, about a prison theater production; and “Kneecap,” the raucous Sundance hit about rebellious Belfast musicians). Here are some of the upcoming highlights. Note that release dates are subject to change. “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga”: George Miller tosses squabblers Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy and puts “The Menu’s” Anya Taylor-Joy into the driver’s seat for this action juggernaut. Now hold off on getting all “mad” about that — this is, after all, a prequel; the change makes sense. Chris Hemsworth (unrecognizable) plays the heavy, but the best news is there’s a 15-minute action sequence. Can’t wait for that. Opening: In theaters May 24. “The Garfield Movie”: The high-maintenance feline created by cartoonist Jim Davis stars in this animated comedy in which our pudgy feline hero is reunited with his long-lost father (voiced by Samuel L. Jackson) for an outdoor adventure. Chris Pratt voices that darn cat. Opening: In theaters May 24. “Hit Man”: Glenn Powell’s g-force career rockets to an even higher gear with this dark Netflix comedy/romcom based on the incredible true story of an undercover police officer posing as a hitman who gets wrapped up in saving an enigmatic woman (Adria Arjona). Richard Linklater directed “Hit Man” and co-wrote it with Powell. Opening: In theaters May 24; available for streaming June 7. “Sight”: In this inspirational truth-based drama from Angel Studios, a Chinese American eye surgeon (Terry Chen) revisits painful memories from his past while helping an orphan regain her eyesight after a horrific act by a stepmother. Greg Kinnear costars. Opening: In theaters May 24. “Summer Camp”: Former chums (Diane Keaton, Kathy Bates, Alfre Woodard) reunite decades after having met at — you guessed it, summer camp! They proceed to get involved in PG-13 shenanigans. We hope it doesn’t crib a page or two from the lackluster “Book Club: The Next Chapter” handbook. Opening: In theaters May 31. “Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle”: Tennis and swimming are scorching-hot sports on screens right now, so why not shower cinematic love on volleyball? This Japanese anime work positions two high school rivals as they square off in “the ultimate showdown” between two underdog teams. Opening: In theaters May 31. “Young Woman and the Sea”: Will Disney’s biopic swim in the same well-regarded lane as “Nyad”? It appears so; studio execs are so keen on it, they’re sending it to theaters before it streams on Disney+. Daisy Ridley (“Star Wars”) stars as Trudy Ederle, who navigates nasty jellyfish and sexist naysayers to become the first woman to swim across the 21-mile English Channel. Opening: In select theaters May 31; on Disney+ July 19. “In a Violent Nature”: Cross the naturalistic ebb and flow of a Terrence Malick epic with a slasher flick and some say that’s what you get with Chris Nash’s ultra (and we mean ultra) gory horror debut. Sort of. Told mostly from the killer’s POV, “Nature” balances shots of tranquil nature with closeups of extreme carnage wrought by a hooded backwoods legend. Opening: In theaters May 31. “Bad Boys: Ride or Die”: Will Smith and Martin Lawrence dodge bullets and deliver wisecracks as Miami cops Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett. In this third sequel, the guys seek to honor their former captain, now dead, by debunking implications he was involved in a drug case. We’re rooting for the directing duo of Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah — aka Adil & Bilall — who helmed the well-received “Bad Boys for Life” in 2020 after Warner Bros. shelved their “Batgirl.” Opening: In theaters June 7. “The Watchers”: Ishana Night Shyamalan’s feature debut follows in her father’s fear-inducing footsteps with an Ireland-set chiller starring Dakota Fanning as an unlucky motorist getting sidetracked in some creepy woods where critters lord over an assortment of freaked-out folks. The trailer harbors “A Quiet Place”-like vibe. Opening: In theaters June 7. “Inside Out 2”: Emeryville-based Pixar unveils yet new emotions with a sequel to its 2015 megahit about a girl named Riley. Now a year older, the 13-year-old’s hit puberty, a change that ushers in four new emotions: anxiety, envy, ennui, embarrassment. Looks like director Kelsey Mann is taking Riley’s story into more exciting, complex directions this time. Opening: In theaters June 14. “The Grab”: In this timely documentary, director Gabriela Cowperthwaite tracks a dogged investigative journalism team at Emeryville’s Center for Investigative Journalism, led by Nathan Halverson, as they uncover a shocking global power grab in which countries scramble to suck up precious land and vital resources. Opening: In theaters June 14. “The Bikeriders”: Indie auteur Jeff Nichols’s character-driven portrait of a macho ‘60s band of Chicago-area motorcycle riders (Tom Hardy, Austin Butler) and an observant narrator (Jodie Comer) who hangs out with them hit a road bump on the way to theaters. Who cares? “Bikeriders” remains one sleek ride that serves a tempting slice of Americana anchored around three terrific performances. Opening: In theaters June 21. “Thelma”: A spirited senior citizen (June Squibb) channels her inner Ethan Hunt to get back at the dirty rotten scoundrel who scammed her. Screenwriter/director Josh Margolin’s bright-eyed comedy could make even the most sour person smile, particularly with its melt-your-heart exchanges between Thelma and her grandson (Fred Hechinger). Opening: In theaters June 21. “Kinds of Kindness”: Outside-of-the-box filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos (“Poor Things”) serves up another cinematic curiosity, threading together three stories, with Oscar winner Emma Stone heading a cast that includes Jesse Plemons, Willem Dafoe, Hong Chau and Mamoudou Athie, among others. Its trailer keeps things very cryptic, but it’s hard to pin down anything from Lanthimos in a couple of minutes. Opening: In theaters June 21. “Horizon: An American Saga: Chapter 1”: Kevin Costner’s not exactly hanging up his spurs and cowboy hat after riding off the “Yellowstone” sunset. The Oscar-winning “Dances With Wolves” star wrote, directed and stars in this multi-part Civil War-era story (Chapter 2 arrives Aug. 26). Opening: In theaters June 28. “Ghostlight”: A construction worker (Keith Kupferer) discovers a much-needed outlet for his unresolved feelings of grief and loss while performing in a local stage production of “Romeo and Juliet.” The drama is directed by Alex Thompson and Kelly O’Sullivan. Opening: June 14 in limited release, then expands. “Janet Planet”: Tired of prequels, sequels, and rampant explosions? This deliberately paced A24 character drama is the very antithesis of all that. It’s about 11-year-old Lacy (Zoe Ziegler) who spends an eventful summer of 1991 in an unconventional home with her mom (Julianne Nicholson), while learning about her own place in the world. It’s the feature debut from Pulitzer Prize winner Annie Baker, who wrote and directed. Opening: In select theaters June 21, expands June 28. “A Quiet Place: Day One”: John Krasinski doesn’t direct (he does earn a credit as a screenwriter) and Emily Blunt doesn’t star in this origin tale about the invasion of those hearing-sensitive critters. Lupita Nyong’o and Djimon Hounsou star, with Michael Sarnoski, who gave us the quirky and quite good “Pig,” directing. Opening: In theaters June 28. “A Family Affair”: Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron reunite (they did steam up screens in 2012’s “The Paperboy”) for Richard LaGravenese’s romantic dramedy co-starring Joey King and Kathy Bates. King plays a daughter who stumbles in on Efron – her movie star boss – while he’s getting up close and personal with her mom (Kidman). (Opening: Streaming on Netflix June 28. “Despicable Me 4”: Gru (voice of Steve Carell) and fam hide out in a safe house after vengeance-seeking villain Max Superball (voice of Will Ferrell) escapes from prison. This has Minions, too, of course, so it’ll set off box office fireworks over the 4th of July holiday. Opening: In theaters July 3. “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F”: Fast-talking former Detroit cop Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) is back on the beat and reunites with Billy (Judge Reinhold) and John (John Aston) while working with a new partner (Joseph Gordon-Levitt). Taylour Paige co-stars as Axel’s daughter. Opening: Available on Netflix July 3. “Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot”: In this inspirational drama, based on actual events, an East Texas church community rallies to adopt 77 children in dire need of attention and care. Hearts will indeed get warmed. Opening: In theaters July 4. “MaXXXine”: Ti West’s third in his X saga continues his bloody fantastic salute to old-school slashers. Here, porn star/wannabe actress Maxine (the unforgettable Mia Goth) hustles for a job in 1980s Hollywood and crosses paths with a serial killer dubbed the Night Stalker. Opening: In theaters July 5. “Fly Me to the Moon”: Director Greg Berlanti’s romantic dramedy is a tricky proposition, and is set around the Apollo 11 lunar landing. Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum and Woody Harrelson play characters caught up in shooting a fake production of the moon landing — just in case. Opening: In theaters July 12. “Touch”: Baltasar Kormákur’s drama about a widower Kristofer (Egill Ólafsson) looking to find his former love Miko (Yôko Narahashi) looks to become the season’s guaranteed blubber fest, with Palmi Kormákur playing the younger version of Kristofer to Koki’s younger Miko. Opening: In theaters July 12. “Longlegs”: Actor Maika Monroe hits a “Silence of the Lambs” groove as a 1974 FBI agent who uncovers a personal link during her investigation of a series of killings with occult ties. Nicolas Cage co-stars. Even the trailer for Oz Perkins’ horror feature curdles the blood. Opening: In theaters July 12. “Twisters”: A cocky tornado wrangler and viral sensation (Glen Powell) catches wind of a less laidback storm tracker (Daisy Edgar Jones) and her novel tech contraption as winds in Oklahoma ratchet up. Lee Isaac Chung (“Minari”) tackles a disaster feature that’s a loose antecedent to the 1996 box office hit. Opening: In theaters July 19. “Didi”: This guaranteed crowd pleaser — shot and set in Fremont — marks the winning feature debut of Oscar nominated Fremont native Sean Wang. The talented filmmaker tells a funny but piercing coming-of-age story about 13-year-old skateboarder Chris Wang (Izaac Wang, in a breakthrough performance) and his brushes with crushes, his feuds — in particular with an exasperated mom (Joan Chen) — and his exploits with his friends. Opening: In theaters July 26. “Deadpool & Wolverine”: If there’s a matchup that could pull the Marvel Cinematic Universe out of its deep funk, it would be this one, which teams potty-mouthed Wade Wilson, aka Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds), with ultimate brooder James “Logan” Howlett, aka Wolverine (Hugh Jackman). What’s it about? No one’s saying much, but it looks like Deadpool enlists the aid of Wolverine as they tangle with the villainous Cassandra Nova (Emma Corrin). Expect this unabashedly R-rated superhero action/comedy fest to juice up the box office. Opening: In theaters July 26. “Harold and the Purple Crayon”: Author Crockett Johnson’s 1955 children’s classic about a crayon with magical, universe-creating properties and the 4-year-old boy who wields it, gets the studio treatment with Harold now a man ( Zachary Levi) entering the real world. Opening: In theaters Aug. 2. “It Ends With Us”: One of novelist Colleen Hoover’s most popular, if controversial, bestsellers tells the complicated romantic story of the wary, conflicted Lily (Blake Lively) and her volatile relationship with neurosurgeon Ryle (Justin Baldoni, who directs) and her first dear heart, Atlas (Brandon Sklenar). No one’s gonna shrug over this one. Opening: In theaters Aug. 9. “Trap”: In M. Night Shyamalan’s latest high-concept thriller, dad Cooper (Josh Hartnett) delights his teen daughter (Ariel Donoghue) by taking her to a concert where the feds have secretly concocted a bizarre plan to ferret out The Butcher, a serial killer. Is there a twist? Of course there is. Opening: In theaters Aug. 9. “Flint Strong”: Oscar-winning filmmaker Barry Jenkins wrote the screenplay and serves as a producer for Rachel Morrison’s anticipated feature debut. It tells the true, inspiring story of boxer Claressa Shields as she prepares for the 2012 Olympics. Ryan Destiny stars. Opening: In theaters Aug. 9. “The Instigators”: Matt Damon and Casey Affleck play a pair of neurotic failed robbers who take a therapist (Hong Chau of “The Whale”) along on their getaway ride. Opening: Aug. 9 on Apple TV+. “Borderlands”: “Thanksgiving’s” Eli Roth co-wrote and directs a videogame adaptation that promises to be next level since it stars Cate Blanchett as a bounty hunter hired to collect a missing daughter, an assignment that leads to her joining forces with a band of bumblers (Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ariana Greenblatt and Florian Munteanu). They discover more than what they bargained for. Opening: In theaters Aug. 9. “Oddity”: Damian McCarthy follows up his accomplished horror debut “Caveat” with an already praised sophomore effort about a psychic twin sister paying a “special visit” to her slain sister’s former husband and his new girlfriend. Opening: In theaters Aug. 14. “Alien: Romulus”: Will the scaly, slithery outer space human eater pop out from more chests? Or will it just lay a big egg? We’ll just have to see what director/co-screenwriter Fede Alvarez (“Don’t Breathe”) envisions for this installment in the iconic but well-worn “Aliens” franchise. “Civil War’s” Caliee Spaeny stars as the potential space chum in a chapter that parallel parks between 1979 “Alien” and 1986 “Aliens.” Opening: In theaters Aug. 16. “The Union”: A New Jersey construction worker (Mark Wahlberg) meets up with his high school sweetheart (Halle Berry) who just so happens to be a spy who wants him to join in some spy games in Europe. Mayhem and mirth ensues. Opening: Available on Netflix Aug. 16. “The Crow”: Claiming to be a modern re-imagining of a classic graphic novel, this reboot recruits the versatile Bill Skarsgard to portray the murdered, resurrected, and now vengeance-seeking Eric Draven, a role the late Brandon Lee — who died making the film — turned iconic in 1994. Opening: In theaters Aug. 23. “Blink Twice”: Zoe Kravitz directs beau Channing Tatum in a thriller she co-wrote about the diabolical goings-on at a tropical island owned by slick, filthy-rich tech giant Slater King (Tatum). A cocktail waitress (Naomi Ackie) accepts an invite to party there and it’s one trip she might just regret. Opening: In theaters Aug. 23. EXCLUSIVE: Focus Features has boarded Beast and Everest filmmaker Baltasar Kormákur’s romantic drama Touch, which begins principal photography Sunday in London. Focus will release domestically, with Universal Pictures International handling overseas distribution (excluding Iceland). RVK Studios’ Kormákur and Agnes Johansen are producing Touch alongside Good Chaos’ Mike Goodridge. Carlen Johnson will oversee production on behalf of Focus. Touch is based on the bestselling Icelandic novel by Ólafur Jóhann Ólafsson, which was published in the U.S. in August this year. Ólaffson co-wrote the script with Kormákur. Related Stories Willem Dafoe Focus Features Acquires Willem Dafoe Thriller ‘Inside’, Sets Q1 2023 Release 'Bangkok Dog' stars D.Y. Sao and Brian Le. Well Go USA Acquires Domestic Rights For Thai Action Film ‘Bangkok Dog’ The story spans several decades and continents as it follows one widower’s emotional journey to find his first love who disappeared 50 years ago — before his time runs out. Touch features an international cast including Egill Olafsson, Kōki, Masahiro Motoki, Palmi Kormakur, Sigurdur Ingvarsson, Yoko Narahashi, Masatoshi Nakamura, Meg Kubota, Maria Ellingsen, Eiji Mihara, Theodor Juliusson, Starkadur Petursson, Ruth Sheen and Benedikt Erlingsson. Kormákur’s latest film, action thriller Beast, starring Idris Elba, is currently in cinemas through Universal. His credits also include epic Everest, action thriller 2 Guns and crime drama Contraband — all with Universal. His celebrated Icelandic movies include 101 Reykjavik, Jar City, The Deep and The Oath. Ólafsson is the author of the novels Absolution, The Journey Home, Walking into the Night, Restoration, One Station Away, The Sacrament and Touch, as well as a story collection, Valentines. Kormákur is repped by WME and Rich Cook at Range. Ólafsson is repped by Gloria Loomis of Watkins Loomis Agency. Upcoming features for Focus include Todd Field’s Tár, starring Venice Volpi Cup winner Cate Blanchett; James Gray’s Cannes premiere Armageddon Time; Spoiler Alert based on Michael Ausiello’s memoir; Champions directed by Bobby Farrelly and starring Woody Harrelson; A.V. Rockwell’s directorial debut A Thousand and One starring Teyana Taylor; Polite Society directed by Nida Manzoor; Bill Holderman’s Book Club 2: The Next Chapter starring Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton and Andy Garcia; and Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers starring Paul Giamatti. Currently in production for the studio is Asteroid City, the starry feature reuniting Wes Anderson and Focus for the first time since Moonrise Kingdom, and Lisa Frankenstein from debut feature filmmaker Zelda Williams, written by Oscar and Tony winner Diablo Cody. It’s kind of been a minute since we’ve heard from Icelandic filmmaker Baltasar Kormákur. Starting his career with acclaimed Icelandic films and thrillers like “101 Reykjavík,” “The Sea,” and “A Little Trip to Heaven,” he then graduated to Hollywood filmmaking, taking on commercial action and thriller efforts like “Contraband,” “2 Guns,” and the mountain climbing film “Everest” starring Jake Gyllenhaal and an ensemble American cast. Kormákur’s last two pictures were both star-laden efforts, the survival thriller “Adrift” and the survival horror action thriller “Beast” starring Idris Elba. But for his latest effort, “Touch,” coming out this summer, he returns to Iceland to make a romantic thriller and a love story years and miles in the making. READ MORE: The 100 Most Anticipated Films Of 2024 Featuring a mostly international cast, “Touch” features Egill Ólafsson, Kōki, Pálmi Kormákur, Masahiro Motoki, Yoko Narahashi, Meg Kubota, Tatsuya Tagawa, Charles Nishikawa, Sigurður Ingvarsson, Benedikt Erlingsson, Kieran Buckeridge, Ruth Sheen, María Ellingsen, and Masatoshi Nakamura. The “Touch” screenplay is by Ólafur Jóhann Ólafsson and Baltasar Kormákur based on the best-selling novel also by Ólafur Jóhann Ólafsson. A heart-wrenching love story and an absorbing mystery, “Touch” delves into the secrets of the past to explore the hidden lives that we all possess, the pain and beauty of our past loves and friendships that continue to leave their mark on us Here’s the official synopsis: A romantic and thrilling story that spans several decades and continents; TOUCH follows one widower’s emotional journey to find his first love who disappeared 50 years ago, before his time runs out. Focus Features will release “Touch” in-theaters on Friday, July 12. Watch the first trailer below.

MAXTON HALL Trailer (2024) Harriet Herbig-Matten, Romance MAXTON HALL Trailer (2024) Harriet Herbig-Matten, Drama, Romantic Series © 2024 - Prime Video "Someone like you... can't touch people like us." Prime Video has revealed the official trailer for a romance series called Maxton Hall - The World Between Us, adapted from the book series known as Save Me originally (written by Mona Kasten). This is a German streaming series that is set for a worldwide release on Prime Video this May, if anyone wants to watch some steamy university courtship. Quick-witted scholarship student Ruby unwittingly witnesses a secret at Maxton Hall. Arrogant millionaire heir James is determined to silence her, but their clash ignites an unexpected spark... "Our favorite subject: their chemistry." Starring Harriet Herbig-Matten as Ruby and ​​​​​​​Damian Hardung as James. With an ensemble cast also including Sonja Weißer, Fedja Van Huêt, Clelia Sarto, Runa Greiner, Martin Neuhaus, Julia-Maria Köhler, Andrea Guo, Justus Riesner, Eli Riccardi, Ben Felipe, Esmael Agostinho, Govinda Cholleti, Frederic Balonier, Eidin Jalali, Thomas Douglas, Cynthia Micas, Hyun Wanner, and Gustav Schmidt. This looks like Germany's Fifty Shades of Grey. For anyone curious, that's a real castle - Marienburg Castle near Hannover in Germany. Official trailers (+ poster) for Prime Video's series Maxton Hall - The World Between Us, on YouTube: Maxton Hall - The World Between Us Poster The series is based on Mona Kasten’s bestseller Save Me. When Ruby (Harriet Herbig-Matten) unwittingly witnesses an explosive secret at Maxton Hall private school, the arrogant millionaire heir James Beaufort has to deal with the quick-witted scholarship student for better or worse: he's determined to silence Ruby. Their passionate exchange of words unexpectedly ignites a spark... Maxton Hall - The World Between Us, also known as Maxton Hall - Die Welt Zwischen Uns in German, is a series created and written by German writer Daphne Ferraro, a writer on "Dark" and the film Fly previously. With additional writing by Juliana Lima Dehne. Featuring episodes directed by Martin Schreier and Tarek Roehlinger. Produced by Germany's UFA Fiction for Prime Video. Executive produced by Ceylan Yildirim. Prime Video will debut Maxton Hall - The World Between Us streaming worldwide starting on May 9th, 2024 coming soon. Anyone interested? The romance genre is generating a lot of attention on one of the best streaming services right now. Prime Video recently released “The Idea of You”, an original romance drama that became a surprise hit on the platform. Starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine, this passionate drama gives viewers an adrenaline rush that lingers throughout the entire movie. Now, another streaming success has taken the spotlight. “Maxton Hall — The World Between Us” came out just under a week ago, and since then, it has crept up the trending list to sit right underneath “Fallout”. This romantic drama series gives you everything you need while watching a relationship blossom, including happiness, sadness, and anticipation. Of course, it has typical teenage flirting and tension, but it goes much deeper than that. If you’re in the mood for some cheesy romance, “Maxton Hall” on Prime Video is a good choice. We can help you determine whether you should stream this trending series today. What is "Maxton Hall — The World Between Us" about? "Maxton Hall — The World Between Us" is a romantic drama series that follows Ruby Bell (Harriet Herbig-Matten) as she accidentally overhears a huge secret at the public school Maxton Hall. Because of this, conflict arises between her and the most powerful guy in school James Beaufort (Damian Hardung), who is determined to keep his sister’s secret from getting out into the world. Ruby must navigate the hardships of getting through school while dealing with powerful people trying to stop her from reaching her dream. This series offers a whirlwind of emotions that will make you click “next episode” until you’ve powered through the entire season. As you can expect, most of those emotions revolve around the slow burn romance, tension, and seductive narrative that draws you in. All six episodes are available on Prime Video, with each of them being around 40-50 minutes in length. “Maxton Hall” is actually a German show, but it does have English subtitles and a dubbed version. Critics and viewers are divided — what the reviews say Although viewers have fallen in love with the show, critics aren’t replicating those feelings. “Maxton Hall” currently has 60% on Rotten Tomatoes, but the audience score is very high at 94%. It seems as though viewers enjoyed the simplicity and engagement it offers rather than taking it too seriously. Sign up to get the BEST of Tom’s Guide direct to your inbox. Upgrade your life with a daily dose of the biggest tech news, lifestyle hacks and our curated analysis. Be the first to know about cutting-edge gadgets and the hottest deals. Your Email Address Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. However, some critics were kind to this new series. Kristen Baldwin from Entertainment Weekly said: “Maxton Hall — The World Between Us follows the YA enemies-to-lovers blueprint to the letter, and that soothing familiarity is its greatest strength.” Meanwhile, Filmink’s Lisa Nystrom stated the “leads bounce off each other well, and with only 6 short episodes in the season you can at least trust the turnaround between bully to potential boyfriend not to be as interminable as it might feel in the beginning.” On the other hand, some critics didn’t feel the same sparks. David Opie from Radio Times said: “There's a world between Maxton Hall and the other teen shows that it tries to emulate, falling far short of the standard set by Gossip Girl, Élite, and yes, even the Gossip Girl reboot.” Aside from the odd negative review, audiences were very pleased with the series. Common comments include “beautiful story and cinematography”, “top-notch chemistry”, and “the series beautifully captures the story of true love.” Stream "Maxton Hall — The World Between Us" on Prime Video Damian Hardung and Harriet Herbig-Matten in Maxton Hall — The World Between Us (Image credit: Prime Video) “Maxton Hall — The World Between Us” is definitely worth watching if you enjoy a good romantic drama. Its narrative is simple but engaging, allowing viewers to fully engage with the characters as they navigate their newfound tension. The series is also short in length, meaning you can easily binge-watch all six episodes in one weekend if you want to. It’s important to go into this series knowing it can be cheesy and stereotypical. That way, you won’t be surprised when the cliché romance tropes consume your screen. Aside from the odd cringy scene, it’s perfect for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in a thrilling, tense romance. Want to see what else is on the streaming platform? Check out our guide on the best Prime Video movies in May or for something a little different, explore the highly-rated crime movies to stream right now. You can stream "Maxton Hall — The World Between Us" on Prime Video. Maxton Hall-The World Between Us stars Harriet Herbig Matten and Damien Harrdung in the lead. The romantic drama consists of six episodes and is currently streaming on the OTT platform. Where to watch Maxton Hall- The World Between Us? The film is currently premiering on Amazon Prime Video and is available to watch in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and German (original) languages. Plot Maxton Hall-The World Between Us tells the story of a girl named Ruby Bell (Harriet Herbig Matten), a scholarship student, who notices that the college is attended by the children of wealthy and powerful families. She struggles to adjust to her new surroundings and the wealthy students but she soon discovers an explosive secret. In the trailer, a charming and wealthy boy named James learns of the secret and offers Miss Matten money to keep quiet. However, she refuses, which leads to an argument between them. Will Miss Matten reveal the secret of Maxton Hall? And what will happen if she does? The series promises to answer these questions. Cast Maxtoon Hall- The World Between Us features Harriet Herbig Matten as Ruby Bell, Sonja Weiber as Lydia Beaufort, Damian Harding as James Beaufort, Andrea Guo as Lin Wang, Fedja van Huet as Mortimer Beaufort, Justus Riesner as Alistair Ellington, Ben Felipe as Cyril Vega, Martin Neuhaus as Angus Bell, Julia Maria Kohler as Helen Bell, Eidin Jalai, Clelia Sarto. The trailer for Maxton Hall trailer reveals a cross-class romance and high-stakes drama at a prestigious private school. Ruby and James navigate secrets and social rivalries as a scandal threatens James' family reputation. Premiering May 9, 2024, the series delves into love, trust, class divide, and integrity, offering audiences a tale of privilege and power. Prime Video has just unveiled the official trailer for its new series, Maxton Hall – The World Between Us (Maxton Hall - Die Welt zwischen uns) which brings to life the story of Ruby and James from the acclaimed novel Save Me by Mona Kasten. Set against the backdrop of the luxurious yet secretive Maxton Hall private school, the series explores the lives of James Beaufort, a wealthy heir, and Ruby Bell, a clever scholarship student from a modest background. The trailer gives viewers a glimpse into the complex relationships and romantic twists that define their world. It also hints at major moments of tension and friendship, suggesting a plot where Ruby and James, despite coming from different worlds, challenge the expectations and secrets of their elite surroundings. The story takes a dramatic turn when Ruby unwittingly discovers a scandalous secret that could destroy James's family's reputation. As James tries to manage the fallout, he attempts to buy Ruby's silence. Despite their initial differences and James's questionable tactics, a complex relationship develops between them. Ruby finds herself drawn into James's world of privilege and power, while James begins to see the value in Ruby's straightforward honesty and strong moral compass. The novel explores themes of love, trust, class divide, and personal integrity, all set against the backdrop of a high-stakes school environment filled with secrets and social rivalries. Who Is in the Cast of 'Maxton Hall — The World Between Us'? Produced by UFA Fiction, the German series tells a contemporary story of love across social classes, full of secrets and intrigue. Maxton Hall – The World Between Us is directed by Martin Schreier (Dreamfactory) and Tarek Roehlinger (A State of Emergency). The series is produced by Markus Brunnemann and Valentin Debler, and executive produced by Ceylan Yildirim.Daphne Ferraro served as the head author.Harriet Herbig-Matten (Bibi & Tina: Einfach Anders) and Damian Hardung (How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast)) star in the series, alongside cast members Sonja Weißer (Tatort), Ben Felipe (Pagan Peak), Fedja van Huêt (Speak No Evil), Runa Greiner (Suck Me Shakespeer), Justus Riesner (Loving Her), Clelia Sarto (Herzstolpern), Andrea Guo (The Swarm) and Eidin Jalali (The Swarm). All six episodes will be available on Prime Video starting May 9, 2024, and can be viewed in over 240 countries and territories. Audiences can watch the series in its original German with English subtitles, or opt for the English dubbed version. In the meantime, check out the trailer above. You've watched Maxton Hall on Prime and you're already desperate for more. Will there be a Maxton Hall season 2 though? Maxton Hall - The World Between Us is one of the most popular teen dramas in recent memory. Based on the Mona Kasten book Save Me, Maxton Hall tells the fictional story of a scholarship student named Ruby Bell (Harriet Herbig-Matten) who has an enemies to lovers romance with an arrogant, rich, popular boy called James Beaufort (Damian Hardung). Season 1 ends with a huge cliffhanger leaving fans wanting more of the beloved German show. Is season 2 happening and, if so, what happens in the Mona Kasten books? Here's everything we know about Maxton Hall season 2, including the release date, cast, trailer, book plot, spoilers and news about what's to come in the next season and beyond. When does Maxton Hall season 2 come out? Will there be a Maxton Hall season 2? Will there be a Maxton Hall season 2? Picture: Prime Video Will there be a Maxton Hall season 2? Prime Video are currently yet to say if Maxton Hall will return for a second season. There's no need to worry just yet though. Prime usually wait a few weeks or months before confirming if their shows have been renewed and with Maxton Hall rising straight to the top of their charts and more books to adapt, there's a good chance we'll get more of Ruby and James. If there is a second season, it will likely be six episodes long just like season 1. Episodes are between 45 and 53 minutes. When is the Maxton Hall season 2 release date? Until Maxton Hall is renewed for a second season, we won't have any official news a Maxton Hall season 2 release date. That being said, Prime Video tend to release new seasons of their shows on an annual basis so it's possible that they'll release Maxton Hall season 2 as soon as summer 2025. Bookmark this page and we'll let you know if Maxton Hall is renewed and when season 2 goes into production. WARNING: Maxton Hall season 1 spoilers below When does Maxton Hall season 2 come out? When does Maxton Hall season 2 come out? Picture: Prime Video Who will be in the Maxton Hall season 2 cast? Based on the plot of the second Maxton Hall book, Save Us, it looks like most of the season 1 cast will be back for a whole lot more drama and scandal in season 2. With that in mind, expect to see: Harriet Herbig-Matten - Ruby Bell Damian Hardung - James Beaufort Sonja Weißer - Lydia Beaufort Andrea Guo - Lin Wang Justus Riesner - Alistair Ellington Fedja Van Huêt - Mortimer Beaufort Ben Felipe - Cyril Vega Runa Greiner - Ember Bell Julia-Maria Köhler - Helen Bell Martin Neuhaus - Angus Bell Eidin Jalali - Graham Sutton Based on her death, we doubt that Clelia Sarto will be back as James and Lydia's mother Claudelia Beaufort but she could still appear in flashbacks. Maxton Hall season 2 book plot: What happens? Maxton Hall season 1 is very loyal to the plot of Mona Kasten's book Save Me and we imagine that season 2 will follow the plot of the sequel Save Us. With that in mind, it will cover James coping with the death of his mother and how that affects his relationship with Ruby. Without any spoilers, it's just as dramatic and chaotic as season 1. On top of that, we find out if Ruby and James get into Oxford and there's more drama between Lydia and Mr. Sutton. Maxton Hall season 2 book plot: What happens? Maxton Hall season 2 book plot: What happens? Picture: Prime Video Is there a Maxton Hall season 2 trailer? There are no Maxton Hall season 2 trailers at the moment but we'll let you know as soon as there is one. Maxton Hall: The World Between Us explores class differences through a unique enemies-to-lovers storyline. The show's talented cast brings depth to character dynamics, enhancing the intense relationship between Ruby and James. Maxton Hall's cast increases the show's tension and its messages about the differences in social classes. Amazon Prime Video's Maxton Hall: The World Between Us centers around the classic enemies to lovers trope, but the show's cast helps its story feel memorably different. Maxton Hall is one of the most recent additions to the list of new shows on Prime Video, and it is already making a splash. Maxton Hall follows Ruby Bell (Harriet Herbig-Matten), who sees something she shouldn't, and James Beaufort (Damian Hardung), who tries to stop her from talking about it. It's the perfect setup to potentially make Maxton Hall one of the best TV shows on Amazon Prime Video. A major theme of Maxton Hall is the split between the world of the rich and that of regular people, and how people from either walk of life interact with each other. A major reason it can tackle such a serious subject in the confines of a romance drama is because of its cast and their expert performances. Through their nuanced acting, the cast of Maxton Hall helps show the differences between Ruby's and James' worlds, which only makes their relationship more intense. The Cast of Maxton Hall: The World Between Us Picture Name Character Harriet Herbeg-Matten as Ruby Bell smiling on the bus in Maxton Hall: The World Between Us Harriet Herbig-Matten Ruby Bell Damian Hardung as James Beaufort in a tuxedo in Maxton Hall: The World Between Us Damian Hardung James Beaufort Sonja Weißer as Lydia Beaufort in Maxton Hall: The World Between Us Sonja Weißer Lydia Beaufort Fedja van Huêt as Mortimer Beaufort in Maxton Hall: The World Between Us Fedja van Huêt Mortimer Beaufort Andrea Guo as Lin Wang raising her hand and looking ashamed in Maxton Hall: The World Between Us Andrea Guo Lin Wang Justus Riesner as Alistair Ellington in Maxton Hall: The World Between Us Justus Riesner Alistair Ellington Runa Greiner as Ember Bell in Maxton Hall: The World Between Us Runa Greiner Ember Bell Frederic Balonier as Kieran Rutherford in Maxton Hall: The World Between Us Frederic Balonier Kieran Rutherford Prime Video romance movies RELATED 10 Best Romance Movies On Amazon Prime Video From laugh-inducing rom-coms to tearjerking dramas, there is no shortage of compelling romance movies available to watch on Amazon Prime Video. Harriet Herbig-Matten as Ruby Bell Herbig-Matten Is 21 Years Old Actor: Harriet Herbig-Matten was born in 2003 in Munich, Germany. She has been acting since 2017, when she made her debut in the movie Teenosaurus Rex. Since then, Herbig-Matten has found success mostly in German television shows, with her breakout role coming in Bibi & Tina and its movie, Bibi & Tina: Einfach Anders, where she played Tina. Since then, she has played small roles in both movies and shows, such as single-episode appearances in Baltic Crimes and Ein starkes Team. Notable Movies & TV Shows: Herbig-Matten's Notable Movies & TV Shows Role Teenosaurus Rex Carla Wenger Baltic Crimes Paula Ludwig Bibi & Tina Tina Character: In Maxton Hall, Herbig-Matten plays Ruby Bell, the show's main character who is described as a "reserved scholarship student." Ruby believes in hard work and determination, which directly clashes with the Beaufort's view of the world. It also leads her to refuse James' offer of hush money on moral principle, which then causes much of the conflict in Maxton Hall. Damian Hardung as James Beaufort Hardung Is 25 Years Old Actor: Damian Hardung was born on September 7, 1998 in Cologne, Germany. He has been acting since 2010, when he appeared in the short video Der magische Umhang. Hardung's breakout role came in 2013 in the movie Clara and the Secret of the Bears, where he played a leading role as Thomas. He's appeared in several movies and television shows since then, but he is perhaps best known for his role in Club der roten Bänder, or The Red Ribbon Society in English, where he played Jonas. Notable Movies & TV Shows: Hardung's Notable Movies & TV Shows Role Club der roten Bänder Jonas Clara and the Secret of the Bears Thomas Gestern waren wir noch Kinder Younger Peter Klettmann Character: In Maxton Hall, Hardung plays James Beaufort, who is described as a "privileged and arrogant millionaire heir." James initially tried to buy Ruby's silence, but he quickly realized that he underestimated her convictions and had to pivot to more aggressive methods. James also believes wholeheartedly that he deserves his place of privilege over others, at least at the beginning of Maxton Hall. Sonja Weißer as Lydia Beaufort Weißer Is 21 Years Old Sonja Weißer as Lydia Beaufort in Maxton Hall: The World Between Us Actor: Sonja Weißer was born on November 1, 2002 in Berlin, Germany. Weißer has been acting on-screen since 2019, when she appeared on an episode of Notruf Hafenkante. Since then, she has made several small appearances in TV shows like Tatort and Split Homicide. Weißer's breakout role came in 2023 in the movie Unschuldig - Der Fall Julia B. Weißer has also made several stage appearances, such as in the play Anatomie eines Suizids, or Anatomy of a Suicide. Notable Movies & TV Shows: Weißer's Notable Movies & TV Shows Role Unschuldig - Der Fall Julia B. Sophie Gellert Tatort Angelina Split Homicide Danka Character: In Maxton Hall, Weißer plays Lydia Beaufort, James' sister and confidant. Early in the show, Ruby discovered that Lydia was having an affair with Mr. Sutton, leading to the show's main conflict. Lydia also often helped James create strategies for how to deal with Ruby and gave him advice on how to navigate different situations. Fedja van Huêt as Mortimer Beaufort Van Huêt Is 50 Years Old Fedja van Huêt as Mortimer Beaufort in Maxton Hall: The World Between Us Actor: Fedja van Huêt was born on June 21, 1973, in The Hague, Netherlands. Van Huêt made his on-screen acting debut in 1987 in the film Terug naar Oegstgeest. Van Huêt's breakthrough role came in the 1997 movie Character, where he played Katadreuffe. Since then, he's mostly taken roles in movies such as Narcosis and Bloed, Zweet & tranen, but he has also been a regular character in shows such as Overspel and Divorce. Notable Movies & TV Shows: Van Huêt's Notable Movies & TV Shows Role Character Katadreuffe Narcosis John Speak No Evil Patrick Overspel Willem Steenhouwer Character: In Maxton Hall, van Huêt plays Mortimer Beaufort, the patriarch of the Beaufort family and father of James and Lydia. Mortimer has big plans for both his family and children, but they easily cross over the border from caring into overbearing. Because of his plans, Mortimer has a very specific idea of who James should be, which causes some conflict in Maxton Hall. Maxton Hall: The World Between Us Supporting Cast & Characters Andrea Guo as Lin Wang: Andrea Guo plays Lin Wang in Maxton Hall, Ruby's best friend and fellow member of the event committee. She is 24 years old and has been acting since 2019's We Are The Wave. Guo is best known for TV shows like The Swarm, German Genius, and Hausen. Justus Riesner as Alistair Ellington: Justus Riesner plays Alistair Ellington in Maxton Hall, one of James' friends and Elaine's brother. He is 26 years old and has been acting since 2023, when he appeared in Loving Her. Riesner has only appeared in two shows, making Maxton Hall one of his best-known projects. Frederic Balonier as Kieran Rutherford: Frederic Balonier plays Kieran Rutherford in Maxton Hall, another member of the event committee alongside Ruby and Lin. He is 23 years old and has been acting since 2019, when he appeared in Kühn hat zu Tun. Balonier is best known for TV shows like The Three Detectives and Sankt Maik. Runa Greiner as Ember Bell: Runa Greiner plays Ember Bell in Maxton Hall, Ruby's sister. She is 28 years old and has been acting since 2011, when she appeared in Augen zu. Greiner is best known for the movie Suck Me Shakespeer and the TV show Charité. The Maxton Hall — The World Between Us Season 1 Amazon Prime Video release date is just around the corner, and viewers are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to stream this intriguing TV series. Also known as Maxton Hall, the German romantic series captivates with its tale of a clash between the privileged and the determined, as a scholarship student unwittingly uncovers a secret at an elite private school, sparking an unexpected connection with an arrogant millionaire heir. Here’s when the show is coming out on Amazon Prime Video. When is the Maxton Hall — The World Between Us Season 1 Amazon Prime Video release date? The Maxton Hall — The World Between Us Season 1 Amazon Prime Video release date is May 9, 2024. The Maxton Hall — The World Between Us is a captivating drama series that unfolds over 6 episodes in Season 1. When scholarship student Ruby stumbles upon a scandalous secret at the prestigious Maxton Hall private school, she finds herself entangled with the arrogant millionaire heir James Beaufort. As he seeks to silence her, their encounters lead to unexpected sparks flying between them. Damian Hardung portrays James Beaufort, Harriet Herbig-Matten stars as Ruby Bell, Ben Felipe plays Cyril Vega, and Runa Greiner appears as Ember Bell. Fedja van Huêt takes on the role of Mortimer Beaufort, with Hyun Wanner as Percy and Martin Neuhaus as Angus Bell. When is Maxton Hall — The World Between Us Season 1 coming out via streaming? Maxton Hall — The World Between Us Season 1 will be available to watch via streaming on Amazon Prime Video on May 9, 2024. Viewers will be able to stream it at this time. Current Amazon Prime Video subscribers will be able to watch the series when it airs, and if you haven’t already subscribed to the service, you can do so below: Subscribe to Amazon Prime Video Right Here The Maxton Hall — The World Between Us official synopsis reads: “When Ruby unwittingly witnesses an explosive secret at Maxton Hall private school, the arrogant millionaire heir James Beaufort has to deal with the quick-witted scholarship student for better or worse: He is determined to silence Ruby. Their passionate exchange of words unexpectedly ignites a spark…” Imaginary Director Jeff Wadlow Talks Big Twist, Making PG-13 Horror ComingSoon Editor-in-Chief Tyler Treese spoke to Imaginary director Jeff Wadlow about the Blumhouse and Lionsgate horror movie, which is now available… MOVIES TYLER TREESE 10 MINS AGO The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 Could Introduce a Nintendo Cinematic Universe, Says Chris Pratt Chris Pratt says that The Super Mario Bros. 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Les amateurs du genre sont servis avec Maxton Hall puisque cette romance germanique nous raconte l'histoire d'amour compliquée entre Ruby Bell et James Beaufort, deux personnages qui ont tout pour devenir des nouveaux héros romantiques populaires. C'est quoi la série "Maxton Hall" ? Créée par Daphne Ferraro, Maxton Hall: le monde qui nous sépare nous amène à Maxton Hall, un lycée privé prestigieux dans lequel Ruby Bell (Harriet Herbig-Matten) évolue en toute discrétion. Maxton Hall - Le monde qui nous sépare Maxton Hall - Le monde qui nous sépare Sortie : 2024-05-09 | 42 min Série : Maxton Hall - Le monde qui nous sépare Avec Harriet Herbig-Matten, Damian Hardung, Sonja Weißer Spectateurs 4,2 VOIR SUR PRIME VIDEO Cette étudiante boursière n'a que faire de l'argent, des fêtes et du pouvoir car son seul objectif est d'intégrer l'université d'Oxford. Mais lorsqu'elle découvre par hasard un secret qui pourrait ternir la réputation de la famille Beaufort, la jeune femme voit sa vie basculer. C'est alors que l'arrogant héritier millionnaire James Beaufort (Damian Hardung, vu dans la série How To Sell Drugs Online (Fast) sur Netflix), populaire, arrogant et riche, se décide à tout mettre en œuvre pour faire taire Ruby. Leur échange passionné de mots déclenche inopinément une étincelle. Y aura-t-il une saison 2 de "Maxton Hall" ? Il faut savoir que la série Maxton Hall: Le Monde qui nous sépare est l'adaptation d'un série littéraire du même nom de Mona Kasten, qui a rencontré un immense succès en Allemagne. Cette saga est composée de 3 romans "Save Me", "Save You" et "Save Us". Prime Video La première saison de Maxton Hall retranscrit les évènements du premier roman "Save Me", ce qui veut dire qu'il reste deux livres à adapter et donc de la matière pour d'autres saisons. D'autant plus que la première saison de Maxton Hall se termine sur un cliffhanger de taille et on ne sait pas si la relation entre Ruby et James va survivre à l'ultime révélation choc du dernier épisode. Les fans voudront forcément une suite - qui existe donc ! - mais il faudra attendre le feu vert de Prime Video. Étant donné le succès des romans et la popularité de la série sur la plateforme, il ne serait pas étonnant qu'une saison 2 soit accordée à Maxton Hall. La série "Maxton Hall: Le monde qui nous sépare" est disponible sur Prime Video. Prime Video's teen romantic drama "Maxton Hall" is an adaptation of the beloved novel by Mona Kasten, "Save Me." Meet Damian Hardung, the actor who plays James Beaufort in the hit series. Prime Video's Maxton Hall: Will the romantic drama have a second season? Prime Video's Maxton Hall: What songs make up the soundtrack of the romantic drama? By Natalia Lobo Updated on May 12, 2024 10:35PM EDT Damian Hardung © (Matthias Nareyek/Getty Images)Damian Hardung Prime Video’s teen drama “Maxton Hall,” based on Mona Kasten’s novel “Save Me,” is set to become a major hit on the platform. The series has already reached the top of the charts, thanks to its mix of romance, class struggles and, of course, a talented cast, which include Damian Hardung, who plays James Beaufort. The series is set in a prestigious boarding school, and it will follow Ruby Bell, portrayed by Harriet Herbig-Matten, a scholarship student, who gets on the bad side of James Beaufort, a wealthy and troublemaker heir. From Hate to Love: 15 Enemies To Lovers Movies You Can't Miss SEE ALSO From Hate to Love: 15 Enemies To Lovers Movies You Can't Miss Hardung is, arguably, the most famous member of the cast. Unlike some of his co-stars, he has appeared in several movies and TV shows; but thanks to “Maxton Hall: The World Between Us,” he is set to gain worldwide recognition. Here’s all you need to know about him. Damian Hardung’s height: How tall is the actor? According to his IMDb profile, Damian Hardung is 1,79 meters tall. How old is Damian Hardung? According to his profile in Subtitle Talent, he was born on September 7, 1998. So, the actor is 25 years old. He is from Germany, but his hometown isn’t specified. On the other hand, he started acting when he was 13 years old. Damian Hardung as James Beaufort in “Maxton Hall: The World Between Us” Damian Hardung as James Beaufort in “Maxton Hall: The World Between Us” Damian Hardung’s movies and TV shows Hardung has built a long career in film and TV. As we said, his first leading role came when he was 13 years old and appeared in the movie “Clara and the Secret of the Bears,” directed by Tobias Ineichen. Then, his next major role was Jonas in the series “The Red Ribbon Society.” Other of his credits include “The Most Beautiful Girl in The World” and the Italian adaptation of Umberto Eco’s famous novel “The Name of the Rose.” His international breakthrough came with Netflix’s series “How To Sell Drugs Online (Fast).” He has also collaborated with director Neele Leean Vollmar in “Auerhaus.” “War Sailor,” and “Our Wonderful Years.” Apart from “Maxton Hall,” he is set to appear in Kilian Riedhof’s upcoming film “Stella: A Life.” There are some great new shows arriving on Prime Video in May, and one of them is Maxton Hall – The World Between Us. This German-language series is a must-watch for Gossip Girl fans. The series is based on the novel Save Me by Mona Kasten. It’s perfect for those who love stories about different class systems and how the elite will use everything they can to protect themselves. The question is whether they can get their own way, or whether those without the money will end up coming out on top. Then there’s the question of sparks flying. We all know how these stories turn out in the end, but we want to see the journey to that point. Maxton Hall – The World Between Us synopsis The six-part series follows Ruby, a scholarship student at the public school Maxton Hall. One day, she witnesses an explosive secret, and naturally, that means she’s at the risk of the elite. Millionaire heir James Beaufort is the one with a secret who has the secret. Now he needs to deal with Ruby in any way that he can. Will he decide to keep her on side, or will he try to ruin her? This is the choice he needs to make. At the heart of the series is a love story. It’s all told over the course of six episodes. Think of the type of storyline you'd get from Gossip Girl. That's a similar story of different classes combining. Maxton Hall cast Harriet Herbig-Matten takes on the role of Ruby, the scholarship student who witnesses the secret. Damian Hardung is James, the arrogant rich boy who will do what he can to protect his secret. Here’s a look at the rest of the cast: Sonja Weißer as Lydia Ben Felipe as Cyril Fedja van Huêt as Mortimer Runa Greiner as Ember Justus Riesner as Alistair Andrea Guo as Lin Clelia Sarto Eidin Jalali Maxton Hall – The World Between Us drops on Prime Video on Thursday, May 9.

PROM DATES Trailer (2024) Antonia Gentry, Teen, Comedy Movie PROM DATES Trailer (2024) Antonia Gentry, Patty Guggenheim, Teen, Comedy Movie © 2024 - Hulu The world loves a coming-of-age teen comedy, with the likes of Booksmart and Bottoms in recent years proving the genre can be both commercially and critically successful. Perhaps the biggest appeal of the genre, besides the opportunity to showcase some of the best promising young talent working today, is its ability to resonate with almost everyone in its audience, with the devilish angst and desperate search for love at life's toughest age something we can perhaps all relate to too. Streamers are always looking for their raunchy high-school comedy, with Hulu's upcoming offering Prom Dates. From its talented cast to an eye-catching trailer, everything is in place for this movie to succeed, with director Kim O. Nguyen ready to steer this ship. So, with all that in mind, here is everything we know about Prom Dates so far. prom dates poster Prom Dates Run Time 1 hr 25 min Director Kim O Nguyen Release Date May 3, 2024 Actors Julia Lester, Antonia Gentry, JT Neal, Jordan Buhat, Zión Moreno, Terry Hu, John Michael Higgins, Chelsea Handler Does 'Prom Dates' Have a Release Date? an image for the upcoming Hulu movie prom dates starring Julia Lester and Terry HuImage via Hulu The official release date for Prom Dates is May 3, 2024. This date also marks the launch of Jerry Seinfeld's directorial debut, Unfrosted, which is set to be available on rival streaming service Netflix. However, the biggest title arriving on streaming for the first weekend of May is The Idea of You starring Anne Hathaway, which will be available on Prime Video. Julia Lester and Antonia Gentry have good chemistry, making the film entertaining despite some execution issues. The movie has a progressive outlook on girl teenhood, with engaging and humorous moments throughout. Prom Dates may not be as funny as expected, but it offers an entertaining story about friendship and love for prom season. Prom is an age-old backdrop for teen comedies, with a new prom-centric movie releasing consistently around this time of year. The Kim O. Ngyuen-directed Prom Dates finds itself in the small yet growing subgenre of teen comedies, with girls taking the lead as they navigate the messy realities of relationships, sex and friendships. Prom Dates is if Booksmart and Blockers had a crass baby. While it succeeds at focusing on the teens more, the one problem the film has is, unlike Blockers, which splits its narrative with the parents, Prom Dates is not nearly as funny as it should be. Prom Dates Movie Poster Showing Julia Lester and Antonia Gentry Laying on a Ground Covered in Confetti ScreenRant logo Prom Dates is a comedy about four high school friends facing the quintessential teenage dilemma: finding the perfect date for prom. As the big night approaches, they must leap through various hurdles, misunderstandings, and the social minefield of high school on their journey to the perfect evening. Pros Julia Lester and Antonia Gentry have good chemistry Good pacing and entertaining Cons The jokes are funny on paper, but not in execution High School Musical: The Musical: The Series' Julia Lester and Ginny & Georgia’s Antonia Gentry portray high school girls who are eager to have the ideal prom experience. However, their plans take an unexpected turn when they suddenly find themselves without dates the night before the big day. The race for prom dates turns into a night of wild and relatable teen shenanigans. The film’s plot revolves around two girls, intelligent and capable but seemingly on the outs regarding the social structure at school. However, the film does not make any real effort to create an arbitrary ranking system at Hannah and Jess’ school or emphasize their social standing. Prom Dates Is Laugh-Out-Loud Funny In Theory, But Not In Practice Its comedic execution needs some work Prom Dates has all the elements of the typical teen sex comedy, with its crass language and gross-out humor ideally intact. Personally, the film never rose to being laugh-out-loud funny, but the jokes are good on paper, at least. Conceptually, the film has amusing ideas, but the execution leaves much to be desired, and the actresses at the center don't particularly have great comedic timing, though Lester makes out better than Gentry with her very blunt and matter-of-fact delivery of her comedic lines. For what it's worth, the movie is perfectly positioned for prom season, offering an entertaining story about two girls figuring out their priorities regarding friendship and love. The film moves at a breakneck speed, which impacts the effectiveness of the jokes. They don’t have proper build-up or room to land. The ensemble cast is also lacking, with John Michael Higgins giving a very familiar performance, Chelsea Handler is a non-factor, and Jordan Buhat does not belong here as he skews much older (and it doesn't help that we just saw his run as Vivek Shah in the college-set Grown-ish). Prom Dates (2024) Comedy Director Kim O. Nguyen Release Date May 3, 2024 Studio(s) Hartbeat Productions , American High , LD Entertainment Distributor(s) Hulu Writers D.J. Mausner Cast Julia Lester , Antonia Gentry , Kenny Ridwan , JT Neal , Jordan Buhat , Zión Moreno , Terry Hu , John Michael Higgins , Chelsea Handler Main Genre Comedy Expand Prom Dates Has Entertaining Moments & Progressive Ideas While there may be issues with the delivery of the humor, the movie does have a rather impressive progressive outlook on girl teenhood and is energetic. D.J. Mausner's script comes across as material for stand-up and doesn't settle into the film format. Still, the overall premise, the dialogue between the leads, and the projectile jokes that come flying at us every few minutes are engaging and humorous. The movie is paced nicely and ends on a note that feels right for these characters after the night they have. The movie moves at a good pace, with the story getting the characters in crisis mode within the first 10 minutes, and Prom Dates doesn't let up until it concludes. It takes some expected turns here and there, but there are a few choices that are refreshing to see. Luckily for the movie, the leads have good chemistry. For what it's worth, the movie is perfectly positioned for prom season, offering an entertaining story about two girls figuring out their priorities regarding friendship and love. And the conclusion is more than satisfactory. Ultimately, Prom Dates is a good time. It's entertaining, and there are a few chuckles to be had. One can appreciate the referential and situational humor as they are timely and apt for the characters. Lester and Gentry are a winning combo. The movie is paced nicely and ends on a note that feels right for these characters after the night they have. Sure, Prom Dates leaves a lot to be desired, and I wish it were funnier, but I can recognize that it will have its fans and succeed at what it sets out to do. Hulu has finally released the trailer for Prom Dates, its coming-of-age comedy movie starring Julia Lester (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series) as Hannah and Antonia Gentry (Ginny & Georgia) as Jess. Scheduled to arrive on the streamer on May 3, 2024, the trailer highlights the two best friends’ journey into making their middle-school fantasies come true. Prom Dates will chronicle the story of two best friends who made a pact at age 13 to have the perfect senior prom of their lives. But just as their dreams were finally starting to come true, they both broke up with their respective boyfriends for different reasons and they only have 24 hours left before the big event. The official synopsis reads: “Prom Dates follows best friends Jess and Hannah, who made a pact at 13 to have the perfect senior prom. Despite the impending changes that college will bring over the next four years, the two are committed to honoring their prom pact. But with only 24 hours left before the big event, everything falls apart when they break up with each of their dates. Jess and Hannah are left with one night to find new dates and live out their middle-school fantasies.” You can watch the trailer below: Who else stars in Prom Dates? Directed by Kim O. Nguyen (The Other Two) and written by D.J. Mausner (Baroness Von Sketch Show), the teen comedy also stars Kenny Ridwan (The Goldbergs), JT Neal (Bless This Mess), Jordan Buhat (Grown-ish), Zión Moreno (Gossip Girl), Terry Hu (Never Have I Ever), John Michael Higgins (Licorice Pizza), and Chelsea Handler (Chelsea Lately). The film is produced by American High’s Jeremy Garelick, Will Phelps, and Molle DeBartolo; Hartbeat’s Kevin Hart, Bryan Smiley, and Luke Kelly-Clyne; and LD Entertainment’s Mickey Liddell and Pete Shilaimon. Executive producers include Mausner, Kevin Healey, Thai Randolph, Michael Glassman, and Andrew Reyes. Hulu has just released the trailer for its upcoming original movie, “Prom Dates,” from producer Kevin Hart. Set to premiere on May 3, 2024, the film follows the misadventures of two best friends, Jess (played by Antonia Gentry) and Hannah (played by Julia Lester), as they navigate the challenges of senior prom. The story revolves around Jess and Hannah’s long-standing pact made in middle school to have the perfect senior prom. However, as their big night approaches, they face unexpected hurdles. Jess discovers her boyfriend’s infidelity, while Hannah grapples with coming out as gay. This sudden turn of events leaves them scrambling to find new dates just 24 hours before the prom. The trailer showcases the comedic chaos that ensues as the duo tries to salvage their prom dreams. From awkward encounters with potential dates to comedic mishaps involving a condom demonstration and a desperate promposal, “Prom Dates” promises a blend of humor and heartfelt moments. Directed by Kim O. Nguyen, known for her work on popular TV shows like “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Never Have I Ever,” and written by D.J. Mausner, the film boasts a talented ensemble cast. Joining Gentry and Lester are Chelsea Handler, John Michael Higgins, Kenny Ridwan, JT Neal, Jordan Buhat, Zión Moreno, and Terry Hu. The trailer’s release has sparked excitement among viewers, drawing comparisons to beloved coming-of-age comedies like “Superbad” and “Mean Girls.” With its mix of relatable teen experiences, quirky characters, and laugh-out-loud moments, “Prom Dates” aims to become a standout addition to Hulu’s original content lineup. Fans can mark their calendars for May 3, 2024, to catch “Prom Dates” streaming exclusively on Hulu. In the meantime, the trailer offers a sneak peek into the hilarity and heart behind this entertaining teen comedy. The Prom Dates trailer evokes Booksmart vibes, with two friends dealing with high school frustrations. Chaos ensues as Jess and Hannah try to score prom dates, highlighting teenage struggles humorously. Directed by Kim O. Nguyen, Prom Dates might become a welcome addition to timeless coming-of-age films. Hulu unveiled today a trailer for Prom Dates. The high school comedy centers around two best friends who deal with some early disappointments in life. After promising in middle school that they'd have the best senior prom ever, they make it to the end of high school without much hope of fulfilling that promise. So, they make the ultimate teenage decision: They'll stop being losers and do whatever they can to have the senior prom of their lives. You know what happens when characters in a comedy willingly invite chaos into their lives, but it's always fun to see. The movie premieres next Friday, May 3. The trailer for Prom Dates has massive Booksmart vibes, in the best way possible. Jess (Antonia Gentry) and Hannah (Julia Lester) seem like an electric pair, the kind of friends that always have each other's backs but also know when to give it straight to each other. However, both deal with big frustrations at the same time, which leads the pair to promise each other to take it all in stride and get themselves decent dates for senior prom. It all seems perfectly easy in theory, but the reality comes crashing down on them. Hannah is helpless around the girl she likes — embarrassingly helpless. Meanwhile, Jess manages to score a college guy but has to dance around the fact that she's a virgin and also has to find a way to invite him to prom without making it seem too lame for him. While all of this happens, we'll also get to see some pretty funny bits like a dog who's apparently lost the will to live, a pretty graphic demonstration of a condom's power of elasticity and screaming. Lots of screaming. 'Prom Dates' Is in Excellent Hands Prom Dates is directed by Kim O. Nguyen, who has extensive experience with comedies. The director helmed episodes from Brooklyn Nine-Nine, American Auto, The Other Two and Never Have I Ever. The screenplay is penned by D.J. Mausner (Baroness Von Sketch Show). If it all goes well, Prom Dates will be a welcome addition into the recent slate of timeless coming-of-age comedies that include Superbad, Prom Pact, Love, Simon, Mean Girls and many, many others. The cast of Prom Dates also features Chelsea Handler (Not Dead Yet), John Michael Higgins (Pitch Perfect), Kenny Ridwan (The Goldbergs), JT Neal (Bless This Mess), Jordan Buhat (Grown-ish), Zión Moreno (Gossip Girl) Terry Hu (The Girls on the Bus) and Arianna Rivas (The Harvest). Hulu premieres Prom Dates on May 3, but Collider is also hosting a screening of the movie, followed by a Q&A on May 1. You can watch the trailer below: In “Prom Dates,” two high school besties are sent reeling after their carefully orchestrated plans for the future take an abrupt turn, forcing them on a wild overnight adventure across town. If this set-up sounds vaguely familiar, it’s because director Kim O. Nguyen and screenwriter D.J. Mausner have combined a handful of ingredients from “Booksmart” and mixed them with some of the farcical odyssey of “After Hours.” However, unlike this teen raunch-com’s brilliantly conceived inspirations, its main friendship dynamic and ensuing shenanigans fail to resonate due to sloppy character construction and a cadre of cringe-worthy circumstances. As innocent middle schoolers, Hannah (Millie Thorpe) and Jess (Hailey Philip) took a blood oath – one that went hilariously awry – to make their prom night the best night of their lives. But as seniors, the besties are finding that making good on their pact might prove difficult. Hannah (Julia Lester) is struggling with her sexuality, reluctantly dating dorky theater geek Greg (Kenny Ridwan), but secretly captivated by her super cool lesbian classmate Angie (Terry Hu). And Jess (Antonia Gentry) is feeling insecure in her relationship with her rich, rude boyfriend Luca (Jordan Buhat), who lobs insults at Hannah whenever he can. She’s also harboring a huge secret: She had sex with Hannah’s collegiate brother Jacob (JT Neal). Things finally come to a head once Jess discovers Luca cheating on her and Hannah flees Greg’s house in a panic after hearing he changed colleges to be with her. It becomes clear to both girls that they need to find alternate partners for prom the following evening. Their journey takes them into foreign territory, like college parties where they awkwardly attempt to pick up new paramours, like Jess’ serial killer Italian exchange student and Hannah’s blonde mystery hook-up (who turns out to be related). They also find themselves embroiled in mischief at a frat party. Yet as time dwindles to find their perfect dates, problems between the two of them bubble to the surface, throwing their pact into jeopardy. Popular on Variety Though it’s interesting to start the two protagonists in a problematic place and, over the course of the film, show them evolving to a more enlightened, healthy friendship, the execution of this concept is severely bungled. Flaws materialize before we’re even out of the picture’s opening credits. From the jump, it’s clear Jess prioritizes dudes over her friendship with Hannah, leading us to question how these gals have even stayed friends all these years. Jess allows Luca to treat her attached-at-the-hip pal like trash, remarking about her size. Not only is some of her behavior irredeemable, she also says horrible things to Hannah that she can’t walk back from, no matter how hard the filmmakers try. So it’s difficult to root for Jess as an individual, let alone for her friendship with Hannah to survive, considering Hannah would be better off without Jess. While it’s undoubtedly ironic and refreshing to see a hetero leading lady – or co-lead, in this case – dealt a disservice by not being given a formidable arc, Hannah’s transformation, on the other hand, feels authentically textured and lived in. This is partly due to Lester’s humorous and tender performance, nailing the comedic timing and physicality, as well as the earnest sincerity. The other parts are courtesy of Mausner’s insightful character creation and Nguyen’s modulation of tone when those character-driven moments arise. Hannah’s internal conflict dealing with her queerness is indeed a heartening one, perhaps relatable to some in the target audience. It might help open a door to productive post-screening conversations. That said, there’s a noticeable lack of consistency from the picture overall. When the dialogue is funny, it’s uproariously so, but mileage might vary as to the rest of the jokes. Quirky and wacky scenarios the gals find themselves in – like Jess’ misunderstanding with a dumb jock at a frat house and Hannah’s embarrassment over Greg’s prom-posal – aren’t particularly funny. Neither is Greg, as the filmmakers can’t figure out if we should be laughing at him or with him. Pairing him with milquetoast Jacob isn’t a compelling C-story either. Heather (Zión Moreno) is the rare exception as she leaves an indelible mark with her drunken overconfidence, one-liners and sequin-sporting sparkle. Their zany Principal Lundy (John Michael Higgins) plays like a relic leftover from an ’80s movie. Gross-out gags involving blood and puke feel like binned ’90s-era Farrelly Brothers setups, as does the storyline involving Greg’s mom (Chelsea Handler) and her obsession with their smart pup Lucy (played by dog actor Kiss). Aesthetically, Nguyen and company demonstrate some visual dexterity. Setting Hannah and Jess’ inevitable fight scene at a romantically lit location provides an inherently amusing juxtaposition between the beauty of the fountain and the ugliness of their argument and subsequent desecration. Hannah’s fantastical visions are perfectly captured through cinematographer Bradford Lipson’s lens and Daniel Reitzenstein’s crisp cuts, from her Lisa Frank-colored daydream about Angie to her slo-mo confident stroll through a party house. Eve McCarney’s production design shines in Heather’s drug den decorated with streams of metallic silver and strings of Christmas lights. Since the premise is character-driven, it’s a shame better attention wasn’t paid to the characters who are driving the story. Worse, the gimmick ultimately doesn’t hold up beyond act one as it becomes increasingly obvious to everyone but the main characters what the outcome will and should be. There are better prom-themed movies with which to make a date. Read More About: Antonia Gentry, Julia Lester, Kim O. Nguyen, Prom Dates Jump To Comments ‘Prom Dates’ Review: A Pact Goes Pear-Shaped in More Ways Than One in Hulu’s Reductive Raunch-Com Reviewed online, Los Angeles, April 27, 2024. Running time: 85 MIN. Production: A Hulu release of an LD Entertainment production, in association with Hartbeat Prods. of an American High Film. Producer: Molle DeBartolo, Mickey Liddell, Pete Shilaimon, Kevin Hart, Bryan Smiley, Luke Kelly-Clyne, Jeremy Garelick, Will Phelps. Executive Producers: D.J. Mausner, Andrew Reyes, Thai Randolph, Kevin Healey, Ty Walker, Michael Glassman. Crew: Director: Kim O. Nguyen. Screenplay: D.J. Mausner. Camera: Bradford Lipson. Editor: Daniel Reitzenstein. Music: Matthew Compton. With: Julia Lester, Antonia Gentry, Kenny Ridwan, JT Neal, Jordan Buhat, Terry Hu, Zión Moreno, John Michael Higgins, Chelsea Handler, Millie Thorpe, Hailey Philip. EXCLUSIVE: The cast for the American High and Hartbeat Hulu movie Prom Dates has been set with Chelsea Handler and Best in Show‘s John Michael Higgins, but also Julia Lester, Antonia Gentry, Kenny Ridwan, JT Neal, Jordan Buhat, Zión Moreno, and Terry Hu. The movie will hit the service this spring. The Kim O. Nguyen directed, D.J. Mausner scripted movie follows best friends Jess and Hannah (Gentry and Lester), who make a pact at 13 to have the perfect senior prom. Despite the impending changes that college will bring over the next four years, the two are committed to honoring their prom pact. But with only 24 hours left before the big event, everything falls apart when they break up with each of their dates. Jess and Hannah are left with one night to find new dates and live out their middle-school fantasies. Related Stories Buddy Mariani Warner Bros Discovery Names Buddy Marini As Japanese GM 'Brats' Andrew McCarthy's Brat Pack Documentary 'Brats' Sets Hulu Premiere Date Producers are Jeremy Garelick, Will Phelps and Molle DeBartolo for American High; Kevin Hart, Bryan Smiley and Luke Kelly-Clyne for Hartbeat; and Mickey Liddell and Pete Shilaimon for LD Entertainment. EPs are Kevin Healey and Thai Randolph for Hartbeat, Michael Glassman for LD Entertainment, and Mausner and Andrew Reyes. Jason Zaro will serve as co-producer for Hulu and Axelle Azoulay as associate producer. (Clockwise Top L-R) Julia Lester, Antonia Gentry, Kenny Ridwan, JT Neal, Jordan Buhat, Zion Moreno & Terry Hu Kevin McIntyre Photography/Kendall Bessent/Joe Hubbard/Jackson Davis/Jack Blizzard/Exavier Castro Lester is a Tony Award nominee for Broadway’s Into the Woods and starred on High School Musical: The Series. Her character Hannah is billed as an anxious closeted lesbian who navigates her new queerness while her best friendship with Jess unravels. Lester is repped by Paradigm, Perennial Entertainment, Ziffren Brittenham LLP. Gentry’s Jess is a high school senior who is a little too interested in what others think of her, and she’s rather drop dead than go to prom alone and puts her longtime best friendship with Hannah in jeopardy because of it. Gentry stars as Ginny in Netflix’s original series Ginny & Georgia. She is repped by Industry Entertainment and HJTH. Ridwan plays Greg, Hannah’s intensely loving boyfriend and an enthusiastic student council president. He completed his undergraduate B.A. at Columbia University while simultaneously filming The Goldbergs. He is now studying under Matt Newton at MN Acting Studios in New York City and Tom Draper in Los Angeles. He is repped by Domina Holbeck, Sloane Fitzgerald and Gregg Edwards Management. Handler plays Barb, Greg’s mother who is obsessed with her dog, while Higgins plays Jess and Hannah’s high school principal who has a passion for safe sex education. Higgins is repped by UTA and SOWDLLP. Handler is represented by UTA, Ocean Avenue, and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman, Warren, Richman, Rush, Kaller, Gellman, Meigs & Fox, L.L.P. Neal plays Jacob, Hannah’s sweet older brother with eyes for Jess. He is repped by Innovative Artists and Holly Shelton Management. Buhat plays Jess’s jerk jock boyfriend. He is repped by Play Management, Buchwald & Jackoway Austen. Moreno plays Heather, a college party girl who grabs life by tegh horns. The actress who has appeared on Max’s Gossip Girl and Netflix’s Control Z, is repped by Gersh, Vision Ent. and Jackoway Tyerman Wertheimer. Hu plays Angie, a butch lesbian with a rockstar energy and Hannah’s crush. Hu is repped by Domina Holbeck, Sloane Fitzgerald, Brian Sacripanti and LBI Entertainment. Nguyen started her career as a commercial director working with numerous stars including Hart, Amy Schumer, and Reese Witherspoon. In television, her credits include Survival of the Thickest for Netflix, Welcome to Flatch for Fox, Boo Bitch for Netflix, The Other Two for HBO Max, and True Story starring Ed Helms and Randall Park for Peacock. She also directed episodes of Never Have I Ever for Netflix and Brooklyn 99 for NBC. She is repped by Stacey Lubliner at 3 Arts Entertainment and Verve. Mausner currently serving as a staff writer on Nickelodeon’s Max and the Midnights and consulting on various projects for Netflix Animation. They previously won a Canadian Screen Award for best writing in a variety sketch comedy series for their work on CBC/IFC’s Baroness Von Sketch Show. Additionally, they were featured in the 2023 CBS TALENT SHOWCASE and starred opposite Ruby Rose, Paris Berelc and Barbie’s Hari Nef in the Amazon/Lionsgate comedy feature 1UP. Mausner is repped by Artists First and Ginsburg Daniels Kallis LLP. American High’s collaboration with Hulu Originals has resulted in seven original films and one acquisition, which launched to critical and consumer acclaim, including hit films such as Pete Davidson’s lead debut, Big Time Adolescence, Natalie Morales’ Plan B and the company’s first-ever sequel, It’s a Wonderful Binge — directed by The Binge scribe, Jordan VanDina, in his feature directorial debut. Prom Dates marks the eighth film under the original first-look slate deal with American High for Hulu. The company’s catalog includes I Love My Dad, Banana Split, and Mark, Mary & Some Other People, all of which are available to stream on Hulu.

GEEK GIRL Trailer (2024) Emily Carey, Teen Series GEEK GIRL Trailer (2024) Emily Carey, Teen Series © 2024 - Netflix Cast your mind back to 2013, and you might remember it was hard to go anywhere without seeing a copy of Holly Smale's Geek Girl. The novel, which had a picture of a girl wearing glasses and biting her lips on the cover, tells the story of Harriet Manners; an awkward teenager who struggles to fit in. When she's scouted by a top modelling agency, she jumps at the chance to reinvent herself - but at what cost? The series has been adapted into a TV series by Netflix, which drops in full on the 30th May. As Harriet puts it in the trailer, "This is a story for anyone who's ever wanted to fit in... Sometimes, to change your life, you have to stand out." But, who plays Harriet in the adaptation, and why is she so recognisable? Who plays Harriet in Geek Girl? Why you recognise Emily Carey The geeky 16-year-old school girl, who is the centre of six whole books in the series, is actually played by Emily Carey in the Netflix series. In real life, Emily is 21, and is most recognisable thanks to her role in House of the Dragon, where she plays a young Alicent Hightower - a role taken on by Olivia Cooke in later scenes. She is the second wife to King Viserys I Targaryen, the daughter of Ser Otto Hightower, and the sworn enemy of ex-best friend Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen. house of the dragon fans share complaint over deleted scenepinterest HBO House of the Dragon season 1 Previously, Emily was a child actor on the theatre stage (she started her career aged nine in Shrek The Musical!), and had her first role in Casualty. She has also played a number of younger versions of characters, such as Diana Prince in Wonder Woman and a young Lara Croft in 2018's Tomb Raider. Geek Girl lands on Netflix on the 30th May 2024. House of the Dragon star Emily Carey’s new Netflix show Geek Girl has released a first-look trailer. The actor is known for playing Alicent Hightower in the HBO drama, as well as Connie Beauchamp’s daughter Grace in Casualty over seven years. Now, Carey is taking the lead role in new Netflix coming-of-age show Geek Girl, with a new trailer being released ahead of its premiere on the platform on May 30. zac looker as toby pilgrim, emily carey as harriet manners, geek girl Netflix Related: Sheridan Smith lands lead role in new ITV true crime drama Based on the popular young adult series by Holly Smale, the ten-part series follows 16-year-old Harriet Manners (Carey), who declares herself a ‘geek’ and just wants to fit in at school. But her life suddenly changes when she is discovered by a modelling agent while on a school trip at London Fashion Week. Harriet is given the opportunity of a lifetime and is whisked away to a world of "tightly wound agents, reclusive designers, impossibly high heels, and a handsome young supermodel with a great smile". The new trailer teases Harriet’s transformation from awkward teenager to hotshot model, and also shows her uncertainties about her new life as she tries to "balance high school and high fashion". a man and woman standing on a bridge Netflix Related: Doctor Who confirms BBC time slots for new episodes "This is a story for everyone who’s ever wanted to fit in," Harriet says in a voiceover during the clip. "Sometimes, to change your life, you have to stand out." Alongside Carey, Geek Girl also stars the likes of Emmanuel Imani (The Wheel of Time), Sarah Parish (Stay Close), Tim Downie (Outlander), Zac Looker (A Kind of Spark) and Liam Woodrum. Back when the casting for the new series was announced last year, Carey posted the exciting news on her Instagram and wrote: "These books gave me so much comfort growing up, so to be involved in this adaptation alongside such a truly wonderful team is pure JOY. "Harriet is very close to my heart. Thank you Holly Smale for trusting me with her, you know how much I adore & admire you." Geek Girl will be released on Netflix on May 30. Spring is finally in the air, but that doesn't mean you can't still stay in and have a great movie night. As new plants start to grow, so does Netflix's movie selection, from romances like Set It Up to recent Oscar contenders like Rustin and Nyad. Whether you're looking for something deep and thought-provoking or light for the whole family, there are a plethora of incredible films on Netflix. With over 40 amazing movies on this list alone, it can be difficult to choose, but our carefully written recommendations will help you find just what you're looking for. Rest assured, this list has been carefully considered and curated by seasoned Collider editors with decades of combined experience — not to mention a passion and enthusiasm for the medium. Only the crème de la crème has made the cut. Read on to discover the best movies to watch on Netflix right now. For even more recommendations, check out our list of the best shows on Netflix, best comedies on Netflix, and best dramas on Netflix. Disclaimer: These titles are available on US Netflix. Editor's note: This article was updated May 2024 to include Anyone But You. 'Anyone But You' (2023) Rotten Tomatoes: 55% | IMDb: 6.2/10 Anyone But You Film Poster Anyone But You Comedy Release Date December 22, 2023 Director Will Gluck Cast Sydney Sweeney , Glen Powell , Alexandra Shipp , Darren Barnet Runtime 103 minutes is a romantic comedy directed by Will Gluck that’s loosely based on the William Shakespeare play Much Ado About Nothing. Gluck also co-wrote the screenplay with Ilana Wolpert. The film stars Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell as two people who have an instant connection that quickly turns sour, only to find themselves reunited at a destination wedding where they must pretend to be a couple. Though Anyone But You received a mixed reception from critics, the film has performed quite well at the box office, earning over $200 million globally. The chemistry between its two talented stars is what makes Anyone But You such a fun rom-com and has made the film so popular with audiences. Sure, there are better Shakespeare adaptations and better enemies-to-lovers rom-coms out there, but Sweeney and Powell’s enjoyable performances make this a much better movie than it would otherwise have been. WATCH ON NETFLIX 'Shrek' (2001) Rotten Tomatoes: 90% | IMDb: 7.9/10 Shrek Film Poster Shrek Animation Adventure Comedy Release Date May 18, 2001 Director Andrew Adamson , Vicky Jenson Cast Mike Myers , Eddie Murphy , Cameron Diaz , John Lithgow , Vincent Cassel , Peter Dennis Runtime 90 minutes It’s easy to forget just how big of a deal Shrek was when it hit theaters in 2001, but it was a very big deal. DreamWorks Animation challenged Pixar in the realm of CG animation with a more edgy, slightly more adult-oriented animated film — one in which parents would be laughing at jokes that went over their children’s heads. But at its core, Shrek works beautifully as a story of an outsider looking for acceptance, and of love coming from unexpected places. It’s also just a really pretty and fun fairy tale in its own right. While technology has advanced considerably in the two decades since its release, Shrek still holds up all these years later. – Adam Chitwood WATCH ON NETFLIX 'Four Daughters' (2023) Rotten Tomatoes: 85% | IMDb: 7.3/10 Four Daughters Film Poster Four Daughters Documentary 9 10 Release Date July 5, 2023 Director Kaouther Ben Hania Runtime 107 minutes Read Our Review Directed by Kaouther Ben Hania, Four Daughters is an Arabic-language documentary film that explores the true story of a Tunisian woman whose two eldest daughters were radicalized by Islamic extremists. After the disappearance of her daughters, the filmmaker invites professional actresses to take their place, blending reality and fiction to give the audience an intimate view of the family’s life. The movie was a co-production between France, Tunisia, Germany, and Saudi Arabia. Four Daughters premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, where it competed for the prestigious Palme d'Or Award. The film received near-universal acclaim and was nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 96th Academy Awards. Critics have lauded Kouther Ben Hania’s form-breaking approach to the film, and that masterful storytelling is what makes this documentary all the more engaging. Four Daughters makes the lives of its subjects come alive in heartbreaking detail in a way that few other documentaries have done before. WATCH ON NETFLIX 'American Graffiti' (1973) Rotten Tomatoes: 95% | IMDb: 7.4/10 American Graffiti poster American Graffiti Comedy Documentary Drama Release Date August 1, 1973 Director George Lucas Cast Richard Dreyfuss , Ron Howard , Paul Le Mat , Charles Martin Smith , Cindy Williams , Candy Clark Runtime 110 George Lucas’s directorial debut, American Graffiti is a coming-of-age comedy-drama starring Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, and Paul Le Mat. The film follows the adventures of a group of teens in 1960s Modesto, California, on the last day of summer as they grapple with their futures. The film is comprised of a series of vignettes that come together to tell a concurrent story of cruising culture, rock-and-roll, greasers, and mysterious blondes. Far removed from Lucas’ later creations, American Graffiti is a nostalgic and bittersweet film that speaks to a more thoughtful sensibility. Critically acclaimed, the movie is visually striking and features some great performances, including an appearance by a pre-Star Wars Harrison Ford. The movie is a nostalgic return to the sixties, full of heart and humor — and it helps that it also has one of the greatest rock soundtracks of all time. WATCH ON NETFLIX 'The Matrix' (1999) Rotten Tomatoes: 83% | IMDb: 8.7/10 The Matrix Film Poster The Matrix Action Sci-Fi Release Date March 31, 1999 Director Lana Wachowski , Lilly Wachowski Cast Keanu Reeves , Laurence Fishburne , Carrie-Anne Moss , Hugo Weaving , Gloria Foster , Joe Pantoliano Runtime 136 minutes Written and directed by the Wachowskis, The Matrix is a science fiction film that stars Keanu Reeves as a hacker who discovers that the world he lives in is an illusion crafted by malevolent Artificial Intelligence. The movie also stars Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Hugo Weaving and spawned a franchise that includes three sequels and an animated anthology. The Matrix is an ambitious movie that presents the very best in technical filmmaking, winning the Oscars for Best Visual Effects, Best Film Editing, Best Sound, and Best Sound Editing. The performances are solid, the action is spectacular, and the plot is intricately crafted. The film’s narrative style feels quite surreal, drawing the audience into its ever-expanding world in a way that feels like a blend of Hong Kong action movies, cyberpunk anime, and 1990s techno-futurism. It’s dystopian, slick, and easily one of the best films ever made in its genre. WATCH ON NETFLIX 'Molly's Game' (2017) Rotten Tomatoes: 81% | IMDb: 7.4/10 molly's game poster Molly's Game Crime Drama Biography Release Date December 25, 2017 Director Aaron Sorkin Cast Jessica Chastain , Idris Elba , Kevin Costner , Michael Cera , Jeremy Strong , Chris O'Dowd , Bill Camp Runtime 141 Based on the true story of Molly Bloom, Molly’s Game was written and directed by Aaron Sorkin and stars Jessica Chastain in the lead role. An Olympic-level skier whose career was ended by an accident, the film follows Molly as she seeks a different kind of gold by running a high-stakes underground poker ring. The movie also stars Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, Jeremy Strong, and more. Sorkin’s directorial debut, the film received critical acclaim, largely thanks to Sorkin's Oscar-nominated script and the phenomenal performances by Chastain and Elba. The role of Molly Bloom earned Chastain her fifth Golden Globe nomination, further cementing her reputation as an acting powerhouse. It’s one of the defining performances of her career, and that alone should make the movie worth watching. Tightly written and expertly paced, Molly’s Game is a complete entertainer from beginning to end and a brilliant showcase of Sorkin’s abilities as a writer and filmmaker. WATCH ON NETFLIX 'Minari' (2020) Rotten Tomatoes: 98% | IMDb: 7.4/10 minari poster Minari Drama 2020's Minari is a Drama film that showcases a young boy's upbringing by Korean immigrants in the United States in the 80s. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, the film is a partial autobiography about his own experiences and stars Steven Yeun, Han Ye-ri, Noel Kate Cho, and Alan Kim as a family trying to make it in rural Arkansas. Release Date January 26, 2020 Director Lee Isaac Chung Cast Steven Yeun , Alan Kim , Noel Kate Cho , Will Patton Runtime 115 Lee Isaac Chung’s 2020 drama film Minari is a semi-autobiographical story based on Chung's childhood. The movie is set in the 80s and follows a South Korean immigrant family that moves from California to rural Arkansas. Chung wrote and directed the film, which stars Steven Yeun, Han Ye-ri, Alan Kim, Noel Kate Cho, and Youn Yuh-jung, who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance. Minari premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the US Dramatic Grand Jury Prize and the US Dramatic Audience Award. The film received critical praise for its direction and screenplay, as well as for the performances of its talented cast. Minari expresses its intimate multi-generational story through a beautifully shot narrative, and it’s widely regarded as one of the best films of the 2020s so far. WATCH ON NETFLIX 'Uncut Gems' (2019) Rotten Tomatoes: 91% | IMDb: 7.4/10 uncut-gems-criterion-cover-adam-sandler Uncut Gems Drama Comedy Crime Documentary Release Date August 30, 2019 Director Ben Safdie , Joshua Safdie Cast Adam Sandler , Julia Fox , Kevin Garnett , The Weeknd , Idina Menzel , Jonathan Aranbayev Runtime 130 A film that features the best Adam Sandler performance to date, Uncut Gems is a stressful journey into gambling that is as comedic as it is chaotic. Sandler is Howard 'Howie' Ratner, a New York City jeweler who is facing a lot of debts and decides to make one last bet to make it all back. Sound easy? It very much isn’t. Howie will have to somehow talk his way out of more than one dangerous situation and keep his family together while also having an affair. If it wasn’t clear, this is not the best of guys we’re dealing with, though it is watching him self-sabotage that it all becomes both frightening and fascinating. You may shout at the screen a couple of times in frustration, though there is nothing quite like it. By the time it arrives at its explosive conclusion, you’ll be short of breath as you can finally exhale from the wild ride you’ve been on. - Chase Hutchinson WATCH ON NETFLIX 'American Symphony' (2023) Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | IMDb: 6.9/10 American Symphony poster American Symphony PG-13 Documentary Biography Music Release Date November 29, 2023 Runtime 104 minutes Even if you just watch the trailer for American Symphony, you will be in tears. The documentary tells the story of Grammy winner Jon Batiste and his wife, Suleika Jaouad, as they live a life of drastic contrast. While Batiste continues to take over the music world, Jaouad goes through an intense battle with cancer. Jaouad begins chemotherapy on the same day Batiste is nominated for 11 Grammy Awards – an obviously unplanned detail that sums up the entire message of the film: that a wonderful thing and terrible thing can happen at the same time. Over the course of the documentary, Batiste is writing a composition that he plans to play for one night only at Carnegie Hall in New York City. The film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival to great reviews, with Variety Magazine calling it “one of the best love stories seen on film.” Currently, American Symphony is nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song for “It Never Went Away” by Batiste and Dan Wilson. - Emily Cappello WATCH ON NETFLIX 'Rustin' (2023) Rotten Tomatoes: 85% | IMDb: 6.6/10 Rustin Film Poster Rustin Biography Drama History Release Date November 17, 2023 Director George C. Wolfe Cast Colman Domingo , Chris Rock , Glynn Turman , Aml Ameen Runtime 106 minutes Read Our Review Currently nominated for an Academy Award for Best Leading Actor for its star, Colman Domingo, Rustin tells the story of Bayard Rustin (Domingo), a civil rights activist heavily inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr. Rustin sets out to organize the March on Washington against huge obstacles like racism and homophobia. Those familiar with the March on Washington, which occurred in 1963, know how paramount it was in the fight to end racial discrimination and that it concluded with Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. The film follows these incredible historic events while highlighting Rustin’s passion and enthusiasm for civil rights. The film also stars Aml Ameen (The Maze Runner) as Dr. King, Glynn Turman (Super 8) as A. Philip Randolph, Chris Rock (The Longest Yard) as Roy Wilkins, and Audra McDonald (A Raisin In The Sun) as Ella Baker. Rustin was previously nominated for two Golden Globe Awards for Best Original Song by Lenny Kravitz and Best Performance by Domingo. - Emily Cappello WATCH ON NETFLIX 'Nyad' (2023) Rotten Tomatoes: 86% | IMDb: 7.1/10 Nyad Film Poster Nyad Drama Biography Sport Release Date November 3, 2023 Director Jimmy Chin , Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi Cast Jodie Foster , Annette Bening , Rhys Ifans , Anna Harriette Pittman Runtime 121 minutes Read Our Review Oscar winners Annette Bening and Jodie Foster dominate in the biographical sports drama Nyad. Directed by documentarians Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, Nyad is their feature directorial debut, which benefits from their experience capturing authenticity. As expected from most sports dramas and biopics, Nyad shares a story of perseverance, the triumphs of determination, and a message of hope, showcased by the undeniable on-screen power of Bening and Foster. The actors’ dedication to truth in storytelling, as well as their chemistry, shine alongside the smart script written by Julia Cox. Nyad engages the audience with its solid foundation while entertaining through grounded drama based on reality instead of relying on cheap cliches. - Yael Tygiel WATCH ON NETFLIX 'Society of the Snow' (2023) Rotten Tomatoes: 90% | IMDb: 7.9/10 The poster for Society of the Snow Society of the Snow Adventure Drama Biography History Thriller Release Date December 23, 2023 Director J.A. Bayona Cast Enzo Vogrincic , Esteban Bigliardi , Simon Hempe , Matías Recalt Runtime 144 minutes Read Our Review In 1972, a Uruguayan flight crashed while carrying a rugby team on their way to Chile, and the survivors of the wreck had to work together to survive in the treacherously cold weather of the Andes. This real-life event is the subject of J.A. Bayona's film Society of the Snow, which tackles the incredible story of the survivors and their attempts to survive for two months in the mountains. Director Bayona got the idea for the film upon discovering the book The Society of the Snow, which was written by Pablo Vierci, and used the same name for his film. The cast, largely composed of newcomers in the acting world, is completely composed of Uruguayan and Argentinian performers. The film was nominated for two Oscars, including Best International Feature Film, a Golden Globe for Best Non-English Language Film, and a Critic's Choice Award for the same category. With a budget of 60 million euros, The Society of Snow is the most expensive Spanish film ever made. With music by Michael Giacchino, the film is acclaimed for its emotional undertone and important message. - Emily Cappello WATCH ON NETFLIX 'May December' (2023) Rotten Tomatoes: 90% | IMDb: 6.9/10 May December Film Poster May December Drama Release Date December 1, 2023 Director Todd Haynes Cast Julianne Moore , Natalie Portman , Andrea Frankle , Charles Melton Runtime 117 minutes Read Our Review While watching May December, I found myself laughing out loud almost as much as I was cringing. I also found myself looking online afterward to see if my reaction was “normal.” This kaleidoscope viewing experience shows the brilliance of May December and how its subject matter — a thirty-six-year-old woman entering into a relationship with a seventh grader and having his three children — will dramatically change depending on the person telling the story. The plot follows actress Elizabeth (Natalie Portman) as she shadows Gracie (Julianne Moore), the controversial woman (and sex offender) who inspired Elizabeth’s latest film role. Or, depending on your point of view, it’s about Gracie’s experience as Elizabeth enters and disrupts the parts of her she’s been able to keep hidden. Or it’s about Gracie’s much, much younger husband, Joe (Charles Melton), as he discovers what Elizabeth’s presence means about his own life. Written and directed by Todd Haynes, the film was inspired by the real-life relationship between teacher Mary Kay Letourneau and her sixth-grade student, Vili Fualaau. The two had children together and eventually married upon Letourneau’s release from prison, as Gracie and Joe did in May December. While it seems impossible that, given these themes, the film would have any laugh-out-loud moments, Haynes has crafted the story in such a way that it’s aware of its own absurdity. And, perhaps, we would find humor in the smallest moments, like Gracie dramatically revealing they “need more hot dogs” just to forget the insanity of the situation we’ve found ourselves in as an audience. - Emily Cappello WATCH ON NETFLIX 'Maestro' (2023) Rotten Tomatoes: 79% | IMDb: 6.7/10 maestro-poster Maestro Music Biography Drama Release Date December 20, 2023 Director Bradley Cooper Cast Carey Mulligan , Bradley Cooper , Matt Bomer , Maya Hawke , Sarah Silverman , Michael Urie , Gideon Glick , Miriam Shor , Alexa Swinton Runtime 129 minutes Read Our Review One of the most talked-about films of 2023, Maestro tells the story of American composer Leonard Bernstein (Bradley Cooper), his rise to fame, and how that fame affected his relationship with long-time love Felicia Montealegre (Carey Mulligan). Directed and co-written by Cooper alongside screenwriter Josh Singer, the film was produced by cinema heavy hitters Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg. The film won the American Film Institute (AFI)’s “Movie of the Year” and was nominated for four Golden Globe Awards, including “Best Motion Picture, Drama,” “Best Director,” and “Best Performance by a Male Actor” for Cooper and “Best Performer by Female Actor” for Mulligan. It co-stars Matt Bomer (In Time), Vincent Amato (Unbroken), and comedian Sarah Silverman. Leonard Bernstein began his career as an assistant conductor of the New York Philharmonic and rose to fame when he filled in for the main conductor, who had fallen ill. Maestro follows Bernstein as he meets and marries Felicia Montealegre, who struggles with her new husband’s infidelity. While Bernstein goes on to compose some of the most famous music in American history, including West Side Story, he struggles with alcohol and other substances, causing more issues in his marriage. - Emily Cappello WATCH ON NETFLIX 'Set It Up' (2018) Rotten Tomatoes: 92% | IMDb: 6.5/10 Set it Up Netflix Poster Set It Up Comedy Romance Editor's Choice Two corporate executive assistants hatch a plan to match-make their two bosses. Release Date June 15, 2018 Director Claire Scanlon Cast Zoey Deutch , Glen Powell , Lucy Liu , Taye Diggs Runtime 105 minutes Read Our Review Anyone who knows me knows I’m a rom-com junkie — obsessed to the point of running a podcast on it, actually. So it’s no surprise that Set It Up, Netflix’s 2018 original film starring Zoey Deutch and Glen Powell, is easily my favorite movie the streamer has on offer, even five years after its premiere. While they’ve made plenty of other rom-coms since the film was released, the story of two down-on-their-luck executive assistants who attempt to set their bosses up with each other for a little free time is easily still their best. While it’s not the first time Powell and Deutch starred together — that award goes to Richard Linklater’s Everybody Wants Some!! — and both have gone onto much bigger projects, it’s a sweet and heartwarming film that’s easy to get into, even if the comedy’s a bit cringe-worthy. It’s rare to find rom-coms made after 2005 whose leads have such immediate, entertaining, and believable chemistry and even rarer to find a cast filled with heavyweights who are just as much fun — can you believe this film also boasts the likes of Lucy Liu, Taye Diggs, and Pete Davidson? Not to mention it’s an easy hour and forty-five minutes, perfect for watching (and rewatching, as I do) whenever you want a little fun in your life. —Maggie Boccella, News Editor WATCH ON NETFLIX 'It Follows' (2015) Rotten Tomatoes: 95% | IMDb: 6.8/10 It Follows Film Poster It Follows Horror Thriller Release Date March 15, 2015 Director David Robert Mitchell Cast Bailey Spry , Carollette Phillips , Loren Bass , Keir Gilchrist , Maika Monroe , Lili Sepe Runtime 100 minutes Read Our Review In a world filled with remakes and reboots, It Follows defied the norm by finding an original way to tell a mysterious horror story. The story follows Jay (Maika Monroe), a teenager who has sex with a guy named Hugh (Jake Weary), whom she doesn’t know very well. Afterward, Hugh tells her that she’s inherited a curse that he's now free of. Jay starts to be followed by a phantom who wishes her dead, and the only way Jay can get rid of the curse is if she sleeps with someone else, passing it along to them. It Follows premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2014, where it was then a part of a limited theatrical release before moving to a nationwide release in 2015. Written and directed by David Robert Mitchell (Under the Silver Lake), audiences raved about the movie not just for its originality but also for their different interpretations of the meaning behind the plot. Throughout its time in theaters, the film continually received great reviews for its terrifying scares and for its deeper meaning. As of October 2023, a sequel is in the works entitled They Follow. - Emily Cappello WATCH ON NETFLIX 'Burning' (2018) Rotten Tomatoes: 95% | IMDb: 7.5/10 Burning 2018 Poster Burning Drama Mystery Release Date May 17, 2018 Director Chang-dong Lee Cast Ah In Yoo , Steven Yeun , Jong-seo Jeon , Soo-Kyung Kim , Seung-ho Choi , Seong-kun Mun Runtime 148 minutes Based on the short story “Barn Burning” by Haruki Murakami, Burning is a South Korean-Japanese thriller written and directed by Lee Chang-dong in his first film after an eight-year hiatus. The film focuses on Lee Jong-su (Yoo Ah-in) after he runs into an old classmate named Shin Hae-mi (Jeon Jong-seo), who asks him to feed her cat while she’s away. Jong-su obliges, but upon Hae-mi’s return with a mysterious man named Ben (Steven Yeun), things take an odd turn. When Ben admits his illegal and dangerous hobby to Jong-su, Jong-su becomes worried for Hae-mi’s safety. It's a story that knows how to heighten the tension little by little and, by the end, has viewers' hearts racing. Burning premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2018, where it won the International Critics’ Prize and was then released in South Korea and later in the United States. Perhaps more impressive, the film was voted as the best Korean film of all time on Korean Screen. Burning appeared on many critics’ “Top 10” lists for 2018, with critics at The A.V. Club and The Los Angeles Times rating it number one. The film also made some “Best Films of the Decade” Lists, proving the power of the writing, directing, and the three lead actors’ performances. - Emily Cappello WATCH ON NETFLIX 'Mobile Suit Gundam I' (1981) IMDb: 7.9/10 mobile suit gundam i Mobile Suit Gundam I Animation Action Adventure Release Date January 1, 1981 Runtime 2 hr 17 min In outer space, an interplanetary war is raging. This is the story of Mobile Suit Gundam I, a Japanese animated action and adventure movie based on an animated series of the same name. While the battle rages on in the Solar System, there is hope in the form of a mobile battle suit named the “Gundam,” but there’s one problem: the only person able to pilot the massive machinery is a boy named Amuro Ray (Toru Furuya). Now, Amuro must fight alongside other kids to save themselves and their families as the war rages on. The film also stars Hirotaka Suzuoki, Toshio Furukawa, Kiyonobu Suzuki, and Shôzô îzuka. The film, directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino and Ryoji Fujiwara, premiered in Japan in 1981 and acted as a compilation of episodes 1-13 of the popular Animated series Mobile Suit Gundam. Later dubbed in English and released on VHS tape in the United States in 1999, both the film and its original show material were suddenly popular worldwide, finding a completely new fanbase with English-speaking audiences. - Emily Cappello WATCH ON NETFLIX 'Miss Juneteenth' (2020) Rotten Tomatoes: 99% | IMDb: 6.6/10 miss juneteenth poster Miss Juneteenth Drama Release Date June 19, 2020 Cast Nichole Beharie , Kendrick Sampson Runtime 1 hr 43 min Miss Juneteenth follows the story of single mother Turquoise (Nicole Beharie, who won a Gotham award for Best Actress for the role) as she enters her fifteen-year-old daughter Kai (Alexis Chikaeze) into the Miss Juneteenth Pageant. Kai is rebellious and doesn’t follow the path her mother has laid out for her willingly, but she ends up making Turquoise proud nonetheless. When Miss Juneteenth premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2020, it received critical praise and a nomination for the Grand Jury Prize in the “Dramatic” category. The film continued its victory lap with wins at the SXSW Film Festival, where it won the Louis Black/Lone Star Award, as well as numerous other honors from different festivals across the US. The film had a prominent release date to video-on-demand: June 19, 2020: the 155th anniversary of the holiday Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The film tackles the significance of the holiday while also bringing in other themes within the characters’ lives. In January 2021, it was announced that Miss Juneteenth would be adapted into a television series with NBCUniversal, but it is still listed as “in development.” - Emily Cappello WATCH ON NETFLIX 'Paddington' (2014) Rotten Tomatoes: 97% | IMDb: 7.3/10 paddington-poster Paddington Comedy Adventure Animation Family Release Date November 24, 2014 Director Paul King Cast Tim Downie , Madeleine Worrall , Lottie Steer , Geoffrey Palmer , Theresa Watson , Imelda Staunton Runtime 95 Read Our Review The filmmakers of 2014’s Paddington had big, fuzzy shoes to fill. Based on the beloved children’s books by Michael Bond that premiered in 1958, Paddington Bear was already known worldwide when he hit the big screen, putting a lot of pressure on the film’s creators to get him right. The story follows a computer-animated Paddington, voiced by Ben Whishaw, as he travels from Peru to London to find a home under the advice of his uncle (the late, great Michael Gambon) and aunt (Imelda Staunton, another Harry Potter alum). There, Paddington meets the Brown family, played by Hugh Bonneville (Notting Hill), Sally Hawkins (The Shape of Water), Madeleine Harris (Man Down), and Samuel Joslin (The Impossible), who take Paddington home with them. All is going swell until Paddington catches the interest of a taxidermist. The film was widely critically praised, earning $282 million at the box office and generating a sequel that is regarded by some to be one of the best films ever made. The film is fun and light and also has a surprising amount of depth for what might be viewed as a “kid’s movie.” It contains an all-star cast, with additional stars like Julie Walters (Billy Elliot), Nicole Kidman (The Hours), and Matt Lucas (Bridesmaids), and an excellent score by Nick Urata. The film won awards from the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain and a British Screenwriters’ Award for Best Screenplay by Paul King. It was also nominated for two BAFTA Awards. No matter your age, Paddington is sure to put a smile on your face. - Emily Cappello Remember where you were when that cow flew by in a storm? Fans of Twister love the movie very dearly. That also means that we’ve been waiting nearly 30 years for more of our favorite storm experts. Now, we’re finally getting a followup story with Twisters! RECOMMENDED VIDEOS And we finally have our first trailer for the exciting followup film! A new trailer dropped that gives a lot more of the backstory between these new storm chasers and how Kate Cooper (Daisy Edgar Jones) finds herself in the midst of a boys club. The team is trying to stop a “once in a generation” tornado season and the action-packed trailer gives us a lot to look forward to. The first trailer dropped at the 2024 Super Bowl and gave us a look at the action, the new characters, and of course, the twisters! The first film brought us not only amazing action sequences and the knowledge that we never want to end up face to face with a tornado, but a love story, too. What made Twister so special was that we were going on this high-stakes adventure with Dr. Jo Harding (Helen Hunt) and her estranged husband, Bill (played by Bill Paxton), because Harding and her team of students are using his tornado monitoring device (named Dorothy). It’s a race against the storm, against the competition Dr. Jonas Miller (Cary Elwes), and to keep each other safe. That’s why Twisters has us so excited! We want to see how they’re going to continue this story and whether or not this sequel will have the same heart that the first film had. Written by Michael Crichton, the first film became a cult favorite. Now, Twisters is written by Mark L. Smith and is being directed by Lee Isaac Chung. While it is technically a sequel to Twister, it is going to have its own story, so let’s get into what we know about Twisters! What journey are we going on with these new storm chasers? a woman being taken away by a twister (Universal Pictures) In a release for the trailer, we have a bit more information about who everyone is in the new film! The characters are described as follows: “Edgar-Jones stars as Kate Cooper, a former storm chaser haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years who now studies storm patterns on screens safely in New York City. She is lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi (Golden Globe nominee Anthony Ramos, In the Heights) to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. There, she crosses paths with Tyler Owens (Powell), the charming and reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures with his raucous crew, the more dangerous the better.” The description goes on to say, “As storm season intensifies, terrifying phenomena never seen before are unleashed, and Kate, Tyler and their competing teams find themselves squarely in the paths of multiple storm systems converging over central Oklahoma in the fight of their lives.” Outside of this, there hasn’t been much news on the film yet. We just know when we’re going to get the movie and who’s in it, so we don’t yet know exactly where Twisters is going to fit in to the world of the story, but it is, reportedly, its own separate story, meaning that we’re probably not going to see these characters connecting to Jo and Bill. In an interview with Collider, Smith talked about Chung’s film and how the movie is fun but different from the original: “It’s a lot of fun. He did his own thing to the script a little bit because that’s what they do, so I don’t know about some of the changes exactly. So, I don’t know the details, but it’s a separate story. It’s not a continuation of the original. But it’s just a real wild ride with some good, fun characters. Hopefully, we can tap into what the original had because that thing is just iconic. But it’s so cool to have a director like Isaac taking on something like this. It’s just so out of his norm, and I think he’s having fun. I was texting with him a couple days ago, and it’s just all craziness of it.” Who’s weathering the storm? Much like the 1996 film, Twisters is stacked with a cast of our dreams. With some of the most popular actors working today, we’re going on a fan-favorite ride. The main cast includes Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Anthony Ramos! We don’t yet know who these characters are playing and how they connect to each other (or if they connect at all to the original Twister movie), but joining Powell, Edgar-Jones, and Ramos is a lineup of some more iconic actors! The rest of the cast includes Brandon Perea, Daryl McCormack, Maura Tierney, Harry Hadden-Paton, Sasha Lane, Kiernan Shipka, Nik Dodani, David Corenswet, Tunde Adebimpe, and Katy O’Brian. So, when do we have to get on the road? Daisy Edgar Jones sitting on a car (Universal Pictures) Twisters is slated for a July 19, 2024 release—so, right after the typical tornado season in the U.S. (which is definitely for the better). Until we know more about the movie, at least we are going back to the Twister universe sooner rather than later! EXCLUSIVE: Netflix has found its next young adult series in the shape of Geek Girl, a British book about a gawky teenager who is plucked from obscurity to embark on a modeling career. The streamer will adapt Holly Smale’s series of novels into a 10-part series, with the Canadian and British co-production set to begin filming later this year. Here’s the logline: “Geek Girl tells the story of awkward, neurodiverse teenager Harriet Manners whose life is turned upside down when she is spotted to be a model and embarks on a life-affirming journey of self-discovery as she balances high school and high fashion.” Waterside Studios, an IP and production venture from writer and producer Jeff Norton, is behind the project. It is collaborating with Nelvana, a children’s content distributor. Both are backed by Canada’s Corus Entertainment, which will show Geek Girl on its TV channels. Geek Girl will be made by RubyRock Pictures, the UK drama company founded by Zoë Rocha, producer of Sky’s Chris O’Dowd comedy Moone Boy, and Canada’s Aircraft Pictures. The Geek Girl novels are published by HarperCollins and have been translated into more than 30 languages. Netflix will stream the series globally. Netflix has picked up a new teen series based on the best-selling book franchise Geek Girl from Waterside Studios, Nelvana, Ruby Rock Pictures, and Aircraft Pictures, which begins production later this year. Here’s what we know so far. Please note: this preview was first published on January 20th, 2023, at 04:00 EST. Ten episodes have been commissioned by Netflix and Corus Entertainment, each around 30 minutes. While Netflix is the key distributor worldwide, there is a notable exception. In Canada, the distribution will be handled by Corus Entertainment which owns networks like Global, Slice, HGTV, W Network, and Showcase. Waterside Studios is headed up by executive producer Jeff Norton, known for his work in bringing best-selling books to the screen. Waterside Studios regularly teams with Nelvana (the animation studio owned by Corus Entertainment) on children’s animated and live-action content. RubyRock Pictures are producing the forthcoming show. The British-based outfit describes itself as a “high-end scripted production company” founded by Zoë Rocha. Rocha, alongside production executive Josh Harris serves as producer on the project. Aircraft Pictures, based in Canada, are also behind the production. What’s Geek Girl about? The series itself is based on a book series by British writer Holly Smale who went on to produce six entries in the series in total, published between 2013 and 2017. The six book entries include the following: Geek Girl (2013) Model Misfit (2013) Picture Perfect (2014) All That Glitters (2015) Head Over Heels (2016) Forever Geek (2017) holly smale geek girl book collection Geek Girl book collection from Holly Smale The best-selling books are published by HarperCollins and have been translated into over 30 languages. Per GoodReads, here’s the synopsis of the first entry: “Harriet Manners knows a lot of things. She knows that a cat has 32 muscles in each ear, a “jiffy” lasts 1/100th of a second, and the average person laughs 15 times per day. What she isn’t quite so sure about is why nobody at school seems to like her very much. So when she’s spotted by a top model agent, Harriet grabs the chance to reinvent herself. Even if it means stealing her Best Friend’s dream, incurring the wrath of her arch enemy Alexa, and repeatedly humiliating herself in front of the impossibly handsome supermodel Nick. Even if it means lying to the people she loves. As Harriet veers from one couture disaster to the next with the help of her overly enthusiastic father and her uber-geeky stalker, Toby, she begins to realise that the world of fashion doesn’t seem to like her any more than the real world did. And as her old life starts to fall apart, the question is: will Harriet be able to transform herself before she ruins everything?” Who will star in Geek Girl on Netflix? No cast announcements have been made as of June 2023. On February 2nd, 2023, Rob Kelly Casting issued a casting call for the female lead for the forthcoming series. In their casting call, they state they’re looking for an actress to play the role of Harriet Manners and encourage those that are neurodivergent to apply, with the deadline being February 17th. Filming is ongoing, so we expect to see some cast news soon. geek girl casting call Casting call for Netflix’s Geek Girl When will production begin on Geek Girl? We’ve known for some time that the production of Geek Girl was set to start sometime in Spring 2023. Filming has officially begun as of June 6th, 2023, and will run until September 11th, 2023. Filming is primarily taking place in the United Kingdom, but some locations will be used in Toronto, and Ontario in Canada. We’ll be tracking all updates and news about Netflix’s new YA series Geek Girl as and when we get it, so keep this post bookmarked as it’ll be updated over time. Show name: Geek Girl Platform: Netflix Date of release: May 30, 2024 Country of origin: United States Genre: Comedy/Drama Director: Declan O'Dwyer Full cast list: Emily Carey, Sarah Parish, Jemima Rooper, Tim Downie, Sandra Yi Sencindiver, Hebe Beardsall, Madeleine Price, Alana Boden, Hersha Verity, and others Netflix is gearing up for the release of its new comedy series 'Geek Girl', set to release on Thursday, May 30. 'Geek Girl' is an upcoming Netflix adaptation based on Holly Smale's book series. It follows the story of Harriet Manners, a geeky teenager whose life takes an unexpected turn when she catches the eye of a modeling agent during a school trip to London Fashion Week. Sixteen-year-old Harriet finds herself navigating the worlds of high school and high fashion as her life undergoes a significant transformation. Emily Carey, known for her role in 'House of the Dragon', portrays the lead character, Harriet Manners. Her journey unfolds as she is selected for a prominent fashion advertisement campaign, altering her life in profound ways. What is the plot of 'Geek Girl'? Zac Looker and Emily Carey in a still 'Geek Girl' (@rayburmiston) Zac Looker and Emily Carey in a still from 'Geek Girl' (Netflix/@rayburmiston) Harriet Manners, a sixteen-year-old, has always aimed to go unnoticed, preferring to blend in rather than stand out. Despite her efforts, her geeky nature is unmistakable. However, during a school trip to London Fashion Week, her desire to remain invisible is shattered when she catches the eye of a modeling agent. The plot synopsis reads, "Awkward, neurodivergent teenager Harriet Manners whose life is turned upside down when she is spotted to be a model and embarks on a life-affirming journey of self-discovery as she balances high school and high fashion." 'Geek Girl' main cast Emily Carey Emily Carey is a talented young actress renowned for her roles in various film and television productions. With her natural charm and acting prowess, she has captivated audiences worldwide. She has showcased her talent in notable projects such as 'Wonder Woman', where she portrayed the young Diana Prince. Carey's versatility shines through in her performances, whether she's tackling dramatic scenes or bringing humor to the screen. Her dedication to her craft has earned her praise from critics and fans alike. As she continues to hone her skills, Emily Carey is undoubtedly a rising star to watch in the entertainment industry. Sarah Parish Sarah Parish is a British actress celebrated for her diverse roles across film, television, and stage. With her captivating presence and powerful performances, she has emerged as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. Parish's notable credits include her portrayal of the formidable Lady Arabella Gresham in the period drama 'Doctor Thorne' and her role as the complex Detective Inspector Elizabeth Bancroft in the gripping crime series 'Bancroft'. Her talent extends beyond the small screen, with acclaimed performances in theater productions such as 'The Winter's Tale' and 'The Pillars of the Community'. Known for her versatility and range, Parish continues to enthrall audiences with her compelling characters and nuanced portrayals. Jemima Rooper Jemima Rooper is a talented English actress known for her versatile performances across various mediums. She first gained recognition for her role as George in the television adaptation of 'The Famous Five' series. Rooper has showcased her acting prowess in a wide range of genres, from comedy to drama, earning critical acclaim along the way. Her memorable roles include playing Thelma Bates in the supernatural series 'Hex' and Melissa in the romantic comedy film 'Kinky Boots'. Rooper's stage presence is equally impressive, with standout performances in productions like 'One Man, Two Guvnors' and 'Blithe Spirit'. With her charm, talent, and dedication to her craft, Jemima Rooper continues to captivate audiences and establish herself as a versatile force in the entertainment industry. How to stream 'Geek Girl'? Hebe Beardsall, Emmanuel Imani, and Emily Carey in a still from 'Geek Girl' Hebe Beardsall, Emmanuel Imani, and Emily Carey in a still from 'Geek Girl' (Netflix/@rayburmiston) 'Geek Girl' will be available to stream on Netflix on Thursday, May 30. One needs to have a Netflix membership to watch the series. The membership starts from as low as $6.99/month (standard plan with ads). The standard plan without ads is priced at $15.49/month while the premium plan costs $22.99/month. 'Geek Girl' trailer Where are all the YA fans? We win again! Netflix will be releasing a new series called Geek Girl this May, and if you're a fan of the YA book genre, I'm sure you're already familiar with the show's source material. The upcoming Netflix show is based on Holly Smale's best-selling young adult book series of the same name. Below, we shared everything there is to know about the Geek Girl television series adaptation, including the official release date. We first learned of Geek Girl back in January 2023 when it was announced that Netflix would be adapting Smale's book into a 10-part television show. Yes, this means the first season will consist of 10 episodes. However, episode runtimes are still unknown at the moment. We're probably looking at 30-minute episodes, though. The show is also believed to be a limited series, meaning it won't likely return for a second season. While this is sad news, the good news is that a complete story will be told in the first season. Emily Carey dunhill & BSBP Pre-BAFTA Filmmakers Dinner & Party - Outside Arrivals / Mark Boland/GettyImages The teen series stars House of the Dragon's Emily Carey as Harriet Manners, a socially awkward teen girl who has always wanted to fit in. And then one day, her life gets turned upside down when she's scouted by a top London modeling agent. Harriet then finds herself embarking on a journey of self-discovery as she balances school and a modeling career. Joining Carey in the cast are Outlander’s Tim Downie as Richard Manners, EastEnders’ Hersha Verity as Maia, Alana Boden as Miss Lord, Madeleine Price as Liv, Alexandra Chaves as Millie, and many more. Here are the names of the rest of the actors starring in the series: Hebe Beardsall as Betty Liam Woodrum as Nick Park Catherine De Seve as Heloise Daisy Jelley as Poppy Hepple-Cartwright Rochelle Harrington as Natalie Grey Zac Looker as Toby Pilgrim Jemima Rooper as Annabel Manners Mia Jenkins as Lexi Sarah Parish as Jude Paignton Sandra Yi Sencindiver as Yuji Lee Emmanuel Imani as Wilbur Evans The complete 10-episode series is scheduled to drop on Netflix on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 12:00 a.m. PT/3:00 a.m. ET. Of course, we didn't forget about people living in the Midwest. If you're in the Central time zone, you're looking at a release time of 2:00 a.m. CT on this date. Where to buy the Geek Girl books There are six Geek Girl novels in total. They are Geek Girl (2013), Model Misfit (2013), Picture Perfect (2014), All That Glitters (2015), Head Over Heels (2016) and Forever Geek (2017). You can buy all six of the books on Amazon at various prices. For example, you can buy Geek Girl on Amazon as a hardcover ($15.42 before taxes), paperback ($15.99 before taxes), or an eBook ($9.99 before taxes). We're still waiting on the official trailer for the Geek Girl television series. It'll most likely drop by the end of April, so be sure to constantly check this space. We'll share it here once it's released. The forthcoming Netflix limited series, “Geek Girl,” adapted from Holly Smale’s debut novel, gracefully leads viewers through a poignant journey into the life of Emily Carey. Across ten episodes, the series delves deep into Emily’s quest for self-reinvention, intricately exploring her dynamic with a charming supermodel. “Geek Girl” is a Netflix limited series adapted from the acclaimed novel of the same name by Holly Smale. Produced by Waterside Studios, Nelvana, Rubyrock Pictures, and Aircraft Pictures, this American series promises an engaging narrative. About “Geek Girl”: Geek Girl Based solely on Holly Smale’s celebrated series of novels, “Geek Girl” spans six entries released between 2013 and 2017. Published by HarperCollins, the series boasts bestseller status and has been translated into over 30 languages. The six books comprising the series are: Geek Girl (2013) Model Misfit (2013) Picture Perfect (2014) All That Glitters (2015) Head Over Heels (2016) Forever Geek (2017) Release Dates for “Geek Girl”: The collaboration between Netflix and Corus Entertainment for the adaptation of the bestselling books into a family-friendly show was announced in January 2023. Scheduled as a one-off limited series, “Geek Girl” is poised to debut on Netflix on May 30, 2024. Cast of “Geek Girl”: The series features Emily Carey in the lead role of Harriet Manners, known for her performance in the HBO series “House of The Dragon.” Other notable cast members include: Tim Downie (Outlander) as Richard Manners Sarah Parish (The Wedding Date) Jemima Rooper (Lost in Austen) Sandra Yi Sencindiver (Alien) Alana Boden (I Am Elizabeth Smart) as Miss Lord Madeleine Price (Sandokan) as Liv Hersha Verity as Maia Alexandra Chaves (Good Witch) as Millie Hebe Beardsall as Betty Catherine De Seve as Heloise Daisy Jelley (How to Have Sex) as Poppy Hepple-Cartwright Rochelle Harrington as Nat Grey Zac Looker as Toby Pilgrim Mia Jenkins as Lexi Geek Girl Filming Locations of “Geek Girl”: Initially, filming for “Geek Girl” took place in the United Kingdom, with additional shots captured in Toronto and Canada. Production for the limited series commenced on June 6, 2023, concluding on September 11, 2023. Plot of “Geek Girl”: Remaining faithful to the teen novel, the series follows Harriet Manners’ journey as depicted in the books. A synopsis of the novel by Bookreads outlines Harriet’s experiences: Harriet Manners is knowledgeable about many things but struggles with social acceptance at school. When she’s discovered by a top model agent, Harriet seizes the opportunity to reinvent herself, even if it means jeopardizing her friendship and facing her nemesis. Amidst her endeavors to impress the dashing supermodel Nick, Harriet navigates a series of challenges and humiliations. Trailer for “Geek Girl”: While anticipation mounts for the series, fans eagerly await the release of the official trailer. In the meantime, Netflix has shared a synopsis offering a glimpse into the storyline: “Geek Girl” follows the journey of awkward teenager Harriet, who yearns to belong until she’s scouted by a London model agency, discovering that some are destined to stand out. Possibility of “Geek Girl” Season 2: As Netflix has positioned “Geek Girl” as a limited series, the likelihood of a second season remains uncertain. However, with six novels in the series, there’s potential for future adaptations. Should a second season materialize, it may explore the storyline of “Model Misfit.”

THIS NEVER HAPPENED Trailer (2024) María José De La Cruz, Thriller Movie THIS NEVER HAPPENED Trailer (2024) María José De La Cruz, Juana Serrano, Thriller Movie © 2024 - Tubi The beauty of Netflix is that the streaming service has a wealth of genre options at your disposal. If you want to get your action fix on, you are free to do so. If you’re in the mood for a comedy, thriller, or straight-up horror movie, they’ve got those as well. But sometimes it’s hard to beat a genuinely great drama, and boy does Netflix have a wealth of options in this particular genre. To help whittle down your choices, we’ve gone ahead and curated a list of the very best dramas on Netflix right now, which run the gamut from period pieces to relationship dramas to little-known gems. There are movies from big, well-known filmmakers on this list, and there are also films from up-and-comers that are absolutely worth checking out. So peruse through our list of the best drama movies on Netflix below, and get to watchin’. But beware: some of these may require a tissue or seven. For more recommendations, check out our list of the best movies on Netflix or the best comedies, thrillers, or horror films on the platform. Disclaimer: These titles are available on US Netflix. Reptile Rotten Tomatoes: 44% | IMDb: 6.8/10 Reptile Film Poster Reptile Crime Thriller Drama Release Date September 29, 2023 Director Grant Singer Cast Benicio Del Toro , justin timberlake , Thad Luckinbill , Alicia Silverstone , Michael Pitt , Owen Teague Runtime 134 minutes A gripping crime thriller, Reptile is director Grant Singer’s feature film debut, starring Benicio Del Toro as long-serving detective Tom Nichols. A young woman’s murder leads Nichols down a rabbit hole of corruption that makes him question everything he knows about the people in his life. The movie boasts an ensemble cast including the likes of Del Toro, Justin Timberlake, Alicia Silverstone, Eric Bogosian, and more. Reptile is a winding, unexpected story that keeps viewers on their toes. A whodunnit with elegance and grit, Reptile shows off Singer’s immense potential as a filmmaker, with its moments of tension matched poetically with calm moments of pause. Moody and suspenseful, Reptile is a mystery certainly worth unraveling. The film premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, and while the critical reception to the film may have been less than stellar, the performances of its lead cast are what make Reptile worth the watch. Watch Trailer WATCH ON NETFLIX Heart of Stone Rotten Tomatoes: 30% | IMDb: 5.7/10 Heart Of Stone Film Poster Heart of Stone Action Thriller Crime Release Date August 11, 2022 Director Tom Harper Cast Gal Gadot , Jamie Dornan , Matthias Schweighöfer , Sophie Okonedo Runtime 122 minutes Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman) and Jamie Dornan (Fifty Shades of Grey) star in this action-packed thrill ride helped by director Tom Harper (The Aeronauts). Heart of Stone sees Gadot as secret agent Rachel Stone, who works for a clandestine intelligence agency known as The Charter that uses a sophisticated predictive AI to guide their missions. When their AI system comes under threat of being stolen, Agent Stone has to use every tool in her arsenal to protect it — or risk every person on the planet becoming a target. Beyond the action set pieces, Heart of Stone is full of political intrigue and conspiracy, which gives the movie a very Mission: Impossible vibe. While the movie didn’t do too well with critics, it’s an entertaining watch, especially for fans of Gal Gadot’s epic action performances. Watch Trailer WATCH ON NETFLIX This is Where I Leave You Rotten Tomatoes: 44% | IMDb: 6.6/10 this-is-where-i-leave-you-poster This is Where I Leave You Comedy Drama After their father passes away, four grown siblings are forced to return to their childhood home and live under the same roof for a week, along with their over-sharing mother and an assortment of spouses, exes, and might-have-beens. Release Date September 10, 2014 Director Shawn Levy Cast Jason Bateman , Tina Fey , Jane Fonda , Adam Driver , Rose Byrne , Corey Stoll Runtime 103 Although peppered with dark comedic moments, as can be expected from director Shawn Levy (Free Guy), This Is Where I Leave You is a drama that capitalizes on an incredible cast led by Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, and Jane Fonda. Centering on four adult siblings reuniting with their mother (Fonda) to mourn the loss of the family patriarch, Bateman, Fey, Corey Stoll, and Adam Driver enthrall as wounds are reopened in hopes of allowing the frayed family to heal. The movie was written by Jonathan Tropper (The Adam Project), and its star-studded supporting cast also includes Rose Byrne, Kathryn Hahn, Connie Britton, Timothy Olyphant, and Dax Shepard. While the movie didn’t fare too well with critics, This Is Where I Leave You was fairly successful at the box office. The film can be a bit uneven, but it certainly has its moments, and the performances of This Is Where I Leave You’s ensemble cast are as entertaining as ever. The film captures the universal challenges of family and death through an authentic script. Watch Trailer WATCH ON NETFLIX To Leslie Rotten Tomatoes: 93% | IMDb: 7.1/10 to leslie poster To Leslie Drama Release Date October 7, 2022 Director Michael Moore Cast Andrea Riseborough , Andre Royo , Owen Teague Runtime 1 hr 59 min Director Michael Morris makes his feature film debut with To Leslie, a small-town drama inspired by the true story of a Texas woman who won over $100,000 in the lottery and ended up spending it all on drugs and alcohol. Andrea Riseborough (What Remains) gives a stunning Academy Award-nominated performance as the titular Leslie, who finds herself broke and destitute shortly after her big win. To Leslie is a gritty and honest portrayal of addiction and the ways it not only affects alcoholic and drug-addicted people but also their loved ones. But through the grime and heartbreak, the story shows that, no matter how dark things get, it’s never too late to try to make a better life for yourself. The film premiered at the 2022 South by Southwest (SXSW) festival and received widespread critical acclaim. Watch Trailer WATCH ON NETFLIX A Man Called Otto Rotten Tomatoes: 70% | IMDb: 7.5/10 A Man Called Otto Film Poster A Man Called Otto Drama Comedy Release Date January 13, 2023 Director Marc Forster Cast Tom Hanks , Mariana Treviño , Rachel Keller , Cameron Britton Runtime 126 minutes Based on the novel A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman, A Man Called Otto follows a curmudgeonly widower played by Tom Hanks (Apollo 13), who is all but ready to end his life. However, his new neighbors are just as stubborn as he is, constantly forcing him to interact with them as they try to get Otto to embrace life again. The movie was directed by Marc Forster (Christopher Robin) and written by David Magee (Finding Neverland), with Mariana Treviño (Club de Cuervos), Rachel Keller (Legion), and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer) playing supporting roles. A Man Called Otto received largely positive reviews from critics. The film is a great opportunity to see Hanks in the sort of layered, emotional roles the acclaimed actor does best. But be warned — the movie gets pretty depressing. Let this be your content warning that the film contains themes of suicide, miscarriage, and gentrification. Watch Trailer WATCH ON NETFLIX The Glass Castle Rotten Tomatoes: 52% | IMDb: 7.1/10 the-glass-castle-poster The Glass Castle Drama Documentary Release Date August 10, 2017 Director Destin Cretton Cast Brie Larson , Woody Harrelson , Naomi Watts , Ella Anderson , Chandler Head , Max Greenfield Runtime 127 Based on Jeannette Walls' memoir, The Glass Castle stars Brie Larson (The Marvels) as a writer in New York reflecting on her unconventional — and, at times, dysfunctional — upbringing. Although quite sanitized compared to the source material, The Glass Castle chronicles the remarkable and heart-wrenching story of a nomadic family with a chaotic, alcoholic father (Woody Harrelson). The Glass Castle was directed by Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings), who also co-wrote the film with Andrew Lanham and Marti Noxon. The movie boasts an outstanding supporting cast that includes Naomi Watts (The Watcher), Sarah Snook (Succession), and Max Greenfield (New Girl). As we mentioned above, the movie doesn’t quite reach the heights of its source material. However, The Glass Castle did receive praise for its performances, especially that of Larson in the lead role. The film emphasizes themes of unconditional love, family, and loyalty, all expressed beautifully by its stellar cast. Watch Trailer WATCH ON NETFLIX RRR Rotten Tomatoes: 95% | IMDb: 7.8/10 rrr poster RRR Release Date March 25, 2022 Director S.S. Rajamouli Cast Ram Charan , Ajay Devgn Runtime 187 Main Genre Action An award-winning film with an impressive budget that allowed for an extravagant spectacle, RRR is an action-packed Indian musical adventure sure to get toes tapping. Directed by S.S. Rajamouli, RRR builds a beautifully moving fictional story inspired by historical events. Starring N.T. Rama Rao Jr. and Ram Charan, RRR takes audiences to the 1920s, where Indian revolutionaries begin to fight back against British colonialists. Seamlessly transitioning through fierce fight sequences, explosions that rival Michael Bay, and magnificent moments, RRR is a truly inspired cinematic specimen. The movie was critically acclaimed and won numerous awards, including the Oscar for Best Original Song. Watch Trailer WATCH ON NETFLIX All Quiet on the Western Front Rotten Tomatoes: 90% | IMDb: 7.8/10 All Quiet on the Western Front Netflix Poster All Quiet on the Western Front War Drama History A young German soldier's terrifying experiences and distress on the western front during World War I. Release Date October 28, 2022 Director Edward Berger Cast Felix Kammerer , Albrecht Schuch , Daniel Brühl Runtime 148 minutes Based on Erich Maria Remarque’s classic novel, All Quiet on the Western Front is an epic war drama film by director Edward Berger, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Lesley Paterson and Ian Stokell. Set during World War I, All Quiet on the Western Front follows a young soldier, Paul Bäumer (Felix Kammerer), and his distress as he finds his ideals shattered by the realities of war. Diverging from the novel, Berger’s All Quiet on the Western Front also builds a parallel storyline to reveal the armistice negotiations that ended the war. The movie stars Albrecht Schuch and Daniel Brühl, among others. All Quiet on the Western Front is an examination of war and the trauma it brings that won almost universal acclaim. With high praise for its narrative, cinematography, and the performances of its cast, All Quiet on the Western Front received a host of award nominations, including 14 nominations at the British Academy Film Awards and nine at the Academy Awards, including for Best Picture. The movie ultimately won the Oscars for Best International Feature, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, and Best Production Design. Watch Trailer WATCH ON NETFLIX Emily the Criminal Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | IMDb: 6.7/10 Emily the Criminal Film Poster Emily the Criminal Drama Crime Thriller Release Date August 12, 2022 Director John Patton Ford Cast Aubrey Plaza , Theo Rossi , John Billingsley , Bernardo Badillo Runtime 97 minutes Written and directed by John Patton Ford in his debut, Emily the Criminal stars the usually dry-witted Aubrey Plaza (The White Lotus) in a spectacularly unexpected role. Set in Los Angeles and co-starring Theo Rossi (Luke Cage), the film follows Plaza as the down-on-her-luck titular character Emily, who, desperate for work, finds herself involved in a dangerous scam that lures her deeper into the criminal underworld. Presenting ambiguous values and fascinating philosophical implications, Emily the Criminal is an engaging and suspenseful crime drama bolstered by the performances of its lead cast. The cat-and-mouse chemistry between Rossi and Plaza is perfect, with the two actors playing off each other triumphantly throughout the entire film. Emily the Criminal received critical acclaim upon its release and was nominated for several awards, with Ford winning the Best First Screenplay prize at the 2022 Independent Spirit Awards. Watch Trailer WATCH ON NETFLIX The Good Nurse Rotten Tomatoes: 74% | IMDb: 6.8/10 the good nurse poster The Good Nurse Drama Release Date October 26, 2022 Director Tobias Lindholm Cast Jessica Chastain , Eddie Redmayne Runtime 2 hr 1 min Directed by Tobias Lindholm (Mindhunter), The Good Nurse is a true-crime drama that places a couple of Oscar winners in a tense circumstance. Jessica Chastain (The Eyes of Tammy Faye) co-stars as an ICU nurse who becomes wary when her colleague (Eddie Redmayne) is suspected of causing the untimely deaths of patients in the hospital where they work. With a script from Krysty Wilson-Cairns, The Good Nurse is based on the real-life case of serial killer Charles Cullen, unraveling drama with high stakes for these two medical professionals. Chastain and Redmayne’s thrilling cat-and-mouse game is captivating as they play through the labyrinth of lies and mysteries folded into The Good Nurse. The film had its world premiere at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival and received positive reviews from critics. Redmayne, in particular, received high praise for his performance and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Watch Trailer WATCH ON NETFLIX Hustle Rotten Tomatoes: 93% | IMDb: 7.3/10 hustle poster Hustle Sport Drama Release Date June 10, 2022 Director Jeremiah Zagar Cast Adam Sandler , Queen Latifah , Juancho Hernangómez , Ben Foster , Robert Duvall Runtime 118 minutes A film that once again proves that Adam Sandler has the acting chops to take on more serious roles, Hustle is a sports drama that is as sincere as it is sturdy. Sandler plays Stanley Sugarman, a struggling basketball talent scout who aspires to be a coach. After a career setback, he hitches his hopes and money on an unknown but talented Spanish player named Bo Cruz, played by real-life basketball player Juancho Hernangómez. Stanley begins training the young talent for the NBA draft with the hope of making a triumphant comeback story for himself. The film was directed by Jeremiah Zagar and written by Taylor Materne and Will Fetters. Hustle is an underdog story through and through, charming without being cloying in a manner that more than wins you over. It doesn’t exactly reinvent the wheel, but Sandler is as good as he has ever been in melding his comedic and serious sensibilities into one measured performance. The montages, bonding, and emotional development all work quite well, making it a film that never fails to win you over, even when its characters often lose. Hustle was positively received by critics upon its release and earned Sandler a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination, his first ever. Watch Trailer WATCH ON NETFLIX Okja Rotten Tomatoes: 86% | IMDb: 7.3/10 Okja Film Poster Okja Adventure Drama Fantasy Sci-Fi Release Date June 28, 2017 Director Bong Joon-ho Cast Tilda Swinton , Sheena Kamal , Michael Mitton , Colm Hill , Kathryn Kirkpatrick , Jose Carias Runtime 120 minutes Directed and co-written by acclaimed filmmaker Bong Joon-ho, Okja is a science-fiction adventure that’s as heartfelt as it is fantastical. The film follows Mija (Ahn Seo-hyun), a young girl who lives with her grandfather — one of several people tasked with raising a super pig for a giant corporation that intends to use them for food. Mija bonds with their pig, named Okja, and when the corporation comes to collect, it sets off a series of high-stakes attempts to get her back. The film was written by Bong Joon-ho and Jon Ronson and features an ensemble cast that includes Tilda Swinton, Paul Dano, Steven Yeun, Jake Gyllenhaal, and more. Okja received great reviews from critics and competed for the Palme d'Or at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. The movie is Bong Joon-Ho at his most sentimental, without sacrificing any of his sublime sense of craft. The film finds a dark sense of humor in everything, from jokes about language to whatever is going on with Jake Gyllenhaal, who delivers one of his most eccentric performances ever. It is a more hopeful film than most of the director’s works, though it remains committed to finding more tragic truths amidst the bright colors and vibrant visuals we see along the way. Watch Trailer WATCH ON NETFLIX I'm Thinking of Ending Things Rotten Tomatoes: 82% | IMDb: 6.6/10 im-thinking-of-ending-things-poster I'm Thinking of Ending Things Release Date September 4, 2020 Director Charlie Kaufman Cast Jesse Plemons , Jessie Buckley , Toni Collette Runtime 134 minutes Written and directed by Charlie Kaufman, I’m Thinking of Ending Things is a surrealist psychological thriller based on the 2016 book of the same name by Iain Reid. The film centers on a young woman (Jessie Buckley) who takes a trip with her boyfriend, Jake (Jesse Plemons), to meet his parents while considering ending their relationship. Conversations on the drive feel just a bit off, with interjections and strange disruptions all beginning to get under your skin. It only gets more reflective from there, breaking down the narrative boundaries set out for itself to reveal something far more resonant. I’m Thinking of Ending Things received positive reviews from critics and was nominated for several wards. A remarkable work of adaptation from one of the best to ever do it, Kaufman’s I’m Thinking of Ending Things takes an already remarkable book and makes it so much more. It’s a film where every cut and each line packs significance, presenting a rich text that gets better each time you see it. Watch Trailer WATCH ON NETFLIX Operation Mincemeat Rotten Tomatoes: 83% | IMDb: 6.6/10 Operation Mincemeat Film Poster Operation Mincemeat Drama War Release Date May 11, 2022 Director John Madden Cast Colin Firth , Matthew Macfadyen , Kelly Macdonald , Rufus Wright Runtime 128 minutes A fascinating tale of real-life World War II espionage, Operation Mincemeat reveals the story of a 1943 Allied deception operation that was kept out of the public record for years. The film follows Lieutenant Commander Ewen Montagu (Colin Firth) and his ally Charles Cholmondeley (Matthew Macfadyen) as they plan a daring mission: planting false information on a corpse to misdirect the Nazis so that the Allies can invade Sicily. Directed by John Madden and written by Michelle Ashford, the film is based on Ben Macintyre's book of the same name. Apart from its two leads, Operation Mincemeat also stars Kelly Macdonald, Penelope Wilton, Johnny Flynn, and Jason Isaacs, as well as the late Paul Ritter in his final film appearance. The film received favorable reviews from critics and was hailed as an engaging war drama. Operation Mincemeat does take liberties with its historical source material, adding a touch of romance and drama to the story, but the result is an enjoyable watch that has all the elements of a great spy film. This is a movie for fans of war and espionage stories — especially those who also enjoy James Bond creator Ian Fleming (played by Johnny Flynn in the film). Watch Trailer WATCH ON NETFLIX The Half of It Rotten Tomatoes: 97% | IMDb: 6.9/10 The Half of It Netflix Poster The Half of It Romance Comedy Drama Release Date May 1, 2020 Director Alice Wu Cast Leah Lewis , Alexxis Lemire , Wolfgang Novogratz , Daniel Diemer Runtime 104 minutes One of those films that looks like a simple romantic coming-of-age film but is actually about so much more, Alice Wu’s The Half of It is a modern retelling of Cyrano de Bergerac. The film follows Ellie Chu (Leah Lewis), who begins writing love letters on behalf of the inarticulate Paul Munsky (Daniel Diemer) to his – and her – crush, Aster Flores (Alexxis Lemire). A critically acclaimed film that won the Founders Award for Best Narrative Feature at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival, The Half of It is one of the most delicate and thoughtful films of the last decade, showcasing Wu’s writing and directing skills at their best. With visuals that elevate the narrative, a story that brings you all the emotion, and the coming-of-age aspect of Ellie’s sexuality, The Half of It is a film that is layered and perfect for multiple rewatches. Watch Trailer WATCH ON NETFLIX The Power of the Dog Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | IMDb: 6.8/10 power of the dog poster The Power of the Dog Drama Western Psychological Charismatic rancher Phil Burbank inspires fear and awe in those around him. When his brother brings home a new wife and her son, Phil torments them until he finds himself exposed to the possibility of love. Release Date November 17, 2021 Director Jane Campion Cast Benedict Cumberbatch , Kirsten Dunst , Jesse Plemons , Kodi Smit-McPhee , Thomasin McKenzie , Keith Carradine Runtime 125 minutes An Oscar-winning work from one of cinema’s greatest directors, Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog is a slow-burn of a Western that stars Benedict Cumberbatch as the menacing Phil Burbank. A cowboy with a mean streak, he becomes bitter when his brother George (Jesse Plemons) marries Rose Gordon (Kirsten Dunst). Masking his fears of abandonment, Phil begins to torment Rose and her young son, Peter (Kodi Smit-McPhee). Widely acclaimed by critics, The Power of the Dog is regarded as one of the best films of 2021 and received a host of awards and nominations, winning Campion the Best Director Academy Award. The various dynamics between the characters of the film are all fully realized through the outstanding performances, creating a family drama that is small in scope but vast in ambition. It is a film that sneaks up on you with both its beauty and quiet dread that could not be more perfectly executed. Watch Trailer WATCH ON NETFLIX tick, tick…BOOM! Rotten Tomatoes: 88% | IMDb: 7.5/10 tick-tick-boom-poster Tick, Tick...Boom! Musical Release Date November 11, 2021 Director Lin-Manuel Miranda Cast Andrew Garfield , Vanessa Hudgens , Bradley Whitford , Alexandra Shipp , Judith Light , Joanna Adler Runtime 110 tick, tick…BOOM! is a biographical musical drama directed by the iconic Lin-Manuel Miranda in his feature directorial debut, following the beautiful and heartbreaking true story of Jonathan Larson (Andrew Garfield). A young, ambitious composer, playwright, and lyricist (who would later write the legendary rock musical Rent), Jonathan is riddled with insecurity and struggles against the insurmountable odds stacked against him in his journey as an artist in New York City in the early ‘90s. On the verge of turning 30, Jonathan juggles jotting down lyrics, cold-calling other artists, waiting tables at the Moondance Diner, and balancing his work life with his romantic life, all while dealing with the harsh realities of the AIDS crisis and questioning the choices he’s made. The film is an adaptation of Larson’s semi-autobiographical musical of the same name. One of the American Film Institute’s picks for the best films of 2021, tick, tick… BOOM! was lauded by critics and received a number of award nominations. Garfield’s performance, in particular, received high praise, winning the actor a Golden Globe and landing him an Academy Award nomination. With great performances, excellent direction, and stellar musical numbers you won’t want to miss, tick, tick… BOOM! is a must-watch. Watch Trailer WATCH ON NETFLIX Passing Rotten Tomatoes: 90% | IMDb: 6.7/10 passing poster Passing Release Date October 27, 2021 Director Rebecca Hall Cast Tessa Thompson , Ruth Negga , Andre Holland Writers Rebecca Hall Based on the 1929 novel of the same name by Nella Larsen, Rebecca Hall’s Passing chronicles the inequality and varying degrees of racism that African Americans in the 1920s faced based on the tone of their skin. Shot in black and white, this historical drama follows the fragile relationship between two high school friends who, because of their lighter skin, are able to “pass” as white. Clare (Ruth Negga) married John (Alexander Skarsgård), a wealthy white man from Chicago who loathes African Americans and is oblivious to the fact that his wife is one. Irene (Tessa Thompson) married a black doctor and lives in Harlem, constantly afraid of being “outed” as black when in white-only establishments. Irene and Clare’s reunion years later sparks conversation and reflection, as well as questions of identity. Passing premiered at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival and received acclaim from critics, who praised the performances of its cast, as well as Hall’s writing and direction. Ruth Negga and Tessa Thompson give honest, BAFTA-nominated performances in this film, which tackles complex issues with a delicate approach. Watch Trailer WATCH ON NETFLIX The Lost Daughter Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | IMDb: 6.7/10 lost daughter poster The Lost Daughter Release Date December 31, 2021 Director Maggie Gyllenhaal Cast Olivia Colman , Jessie Buckley , Dakota Johnson Runtime 2 hours 1 minute Motherhood takes a toll. That’s the core message in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Lost Daughter, an eerie psychological drama based on Elena Ferrante’s novel of the same name. Gyllenhaal’s impressive directorial debut follows Leda (Olivia Colman), a woman on a solo beach vacation, who witnesses a young woman called Nina (Dakota Johnson) struggling to adjust to life as a mother. Her interactions with Nina and observations of the other people on the beach force Leda to reexamine the experiences she had raising her own two daughters and question the decisions that led her to this point in her life. Apart from Colman and Johnson, the film’s ensemble cast also includes Paul Mescal, Dagmara Domińczyk, Jack Farthing, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Peter Sarsgaard, Ed Harris, and Jessie Buckley as a younger Leda. A brilliantly executed film, The Lost Daughter was critically acclaimed and nominated for several awards. The film premiered at the 2021 Venice International Film Festival, where it earned Gyllenhaal the Golden Osella Award for Best Screenplay. The movie also won Gyllenhaal the Best Director, Screenplay, and Feature awards at the Film Independent Spirit Awards and received three Academy Award nominations. Watch Trailer WATCH ON NETFLIX Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Rotten Tomatoes: 97% | IMDb: 6.9/10 ma rainey's black bottom poster Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Drama Biography Release Date November 25, 2020 Director George C. Wolfe Cast Viola Davis , Chadwick Boseman , Colman Domingo , Glynn Turman , Jonathan Coyne , Taylour Paige Runtime 93 When it comes to the blues, no one can beat Ma Rainey. Based on August Wilson’s 1982 play of the same name, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom takes place in 1927 Chicago and follows the groundbreaking blues singer Ma Rainey (Viola Davis) during a high-stakes recording session with her band, which includes the stubborn Levee (the late Chadwick Boseman) and veteran musician Toledo (Glynn Turman). Egos are tested and tensions are raised when Ma shows up late to the session and insists on certain demands. Directed by George C. Wolfe and written by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, the film tackles important conversations about race, gender, and the power of art, all through the course of a turbulent afternoon. Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom was universally acclaimed by critics and nominated for a host of awards, with Viola Davis receiving an Oscar nomination for her performance and winning a Screen Actors Guild Award, an NAACP Image Award, and more. The movie was the final film performance of Chadwick Boseman, who tragically passed away while the film was in post-production. Watch Trailer WATCH ON NETFLIX The Unforgivable Rotten Tomatoes: 39% | IMDb: 7.1/10 The Unforgivable Film Poster The Unforgivable Drama Crime Release Date December 10, 2021 Director Nora Fingscheidt Cast Sandra Bullock , Jon Bernthal , Vincent D'Onofrio , Viola Davis , Richard Thomas , Aisling Franciosi Runtime 112 minutes The aptly titled crime drama The Unforgivable is based on Sally Wainwright’s British miniseries Unforgiven and follows the story of Ruth Slater (Sandra Bullock). The film was directed by Nora Fingscheidt and written by Peter Craig, Hillary Seitz, and Courtenay Miles. After serving two decades in jail for murdering a sheriff who tried to evict her and her little sister from their home, Ruth is ready to re-enter society and build a new life. The truth behind her actions, as well as her burning desire to reunite with her sister, however, haunts and hinders her from fulfilling that goal. Against her better judgment, she returns to the site of the murder and meets the new family living there, creating new enemies along the way. While the movie received mixed reviews, The Unforgivable does feature a stunning performance by Bullock that earned praise from critics. The film was one of Netflix’s most streamed movies at the time of its release, with Bullock’s performance being a big part of that draw. Watch Trailer WATCH ON NETFLIX The Guilty Rotten Tomatoes: 74% | IMDb: 6.3/10 the guilty poster The Guilty (2021) Crime Thriller Release Date September 24, 2021 Cast Jake Gyllenhaal , Riley Keough , Ethan Hawke Runtime 1 hr 30 min A remake of the 2018 Danish film Den Skyldige, The Guilty is a crime drama film directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) from a screenplay by Nic Pizzolatto (True Detective). The movie is centered on Joe Baylor (Jake Gyllenhaal), a demoted police officer stuck fielding calls on the night shift at a 9-1-1 call center. When one particular call comes through from a kidnapped woman, Joe is forced to confront his checkered past, which is perhaps not as innocent as we’re led to believe. The film also stars Christina Vidal, as well as the voices of Ethan Hawke, Riley Keough, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Paul Dano, and more. The Guilty premiered at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival and received praise from critics. In this crime thriller, which practically doubles as a one-man show, Gyllenhaal embodies the real-time anxieties, unpredictabilities, and life-and-death scenarios that 9-1-1 operators must deal with on a daily basis. It may not be quite up to the mark of the original Danish movie, but The Guilty is a gripping watch from start to finish. Watch Trailer WATCH ON NETFLIX Rush Rotten Tomatoes: 88% | IMDb: 8.1/10 rush-poster-international Rush Sport Action Drama Biography The merciless 1970s rivalry between Formula One rivals James Hunt and Niki Lauda. Release Date September 27, 2013 Director Ron Howard Cast Chris Hemsworth , Olivia Wilde , Alexandra Maria Lara , Daniel Brühl , Pierfrancesco Favino Runtime 123 Minutes Once upon a time, the creator of The Crown teamed up with legendary director Ron Howard and two Marvel stars to make an exciting racing drama – and nobody saw it. Written by Peter Morgan and directed by Howard, Rush is a criminally underrated movie that features one of Chris Hemsworth’s best dramatic performances as daring Formula One driver James Hunt. The film, based on real events, chronicles Hunt’s rivalry with Austrian driver Nikki Lauda (Daniel Bruhl). Acclaimed by critics and a favorite of Formula 1 fans, Rush is a showcase of masterful performances, with both the lead actors getting pretty even screentime as Howard crafts a story of two very different men who were driven to be the best at what they do. The 1970s aesthetic is tangibly conjured by cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle, and the racing scenes are wildly exciting. And the cherry on top: a characteristically amazing soundtrack by the legendary Hans Zimmer. Watch Trailer WATCH ON NETFLIX Mank Rotten Tomatoes: 83% | IMDb: 6.8/10 mank-poster-netflix Mank Drama Biography History 1930s Hollywood is re-evaluated through the eyes of scathing social critic and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish the screenplay of Citizen Kane (1941). Release Date November 13, 2020 Director David Fincher Cast Amanda Seyfried , Gary Oldman , Lily Collins Runtime 131 Acclaimed filmmaker David Fincher’s first Netflix movie, Mank, follows Hollywood screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz (Gary Oldman) through his trials and tribulations as a charming and in-demand script doctor and his life a few years later as he develops and writes the first draft of what would become Citizen Kane. Mank chronicles the true-life inspirations for the characters and story of Kane, with an ensemble cast that includes Amanda Seyfried, Lily Collins, Arliss Howard, and more. The film is based on a screenplay written by David Fincher’s late father, Jack Fincher. Mank is catnip for cinephiles, charting the true history behind the inspiration and writing of Citizen Kane, one of the most acclaimed works in the history of cinema. Oldman delivers a towering performance, and the film’s execution is tremendous as Fincher crafts a lush black-and-white feature that’s made to look (and sound) like it was released in 1941. Amanda Seyfried shines as actress Marion Davies, and Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross deliver a lush throwback score that underlines the entire affair. It’s no wonder that Mank was almost universally acclaimed, receiving ten nominations at the Academy Awards and six at the Golden Globes. The film went on to win the Oscars for Best Cinematography and Best Production Design. Watch Trailer WATCH ON NETFLIX Private Life Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | IMDb: 7.2/10 private-life-poster Private Life Comedy Documentary Release Date October 5, 2018 Director Tamara Jenkins Cast Kathryn Hahn , Paul Giamatti , John Carroll Lynch , Denis O'Hare , Emily Robinson , Molly Shannon Runtime 123 Written and directed by Tamara Jenkins, Private Life is a dramedy that stars Kathryn Hahn and Paul Giamatti as Rachel and Richard Biegler, a couple in their late 40s who are desperately trying to get pregnant. Despite putting themselves through the fertility grinder, the Beiglers are no closer to having a child, and when they learn that their only chance is an egg donor, they want it to be someone they know. They decide to ask their wayward niece (not blood-related), Sadie (Kayli Carter), a well-meaning if slightly flighty young woman in her mid-20s. When she agrees, it ends up creating new, unforeseen complications — but never anything so outlandish that it breaks the movie’s powerful credibility. Private Life premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2018 and received generally positive reviews from critics. The film is a deft balancing act that plunges viewers into the frustration, anxiety, and hardship of a couple struggling to conceive, and yet it never loses sight of the humanity and moments of odd comedy in their struggle. The movie is remarkable for a multitude of reasons, but it demands to be seen for Hahn’s remarkable performance, which is easily one of her best. Watch Trailer WATCH ON NETFLIX Marriage Story Rotten Tomatoes: 95% | IMDb: 7.9/10 marriage-story-poster Marriage Story Documentary Comedy Release Date September 28, 2019 Director Noah Baumbach Cast Scarlett Johansson , Laura Dern , Adam Driver , Ray Liotta , Merritt Wever , Mark O'Brien Runtime 136 Noah Baumbach’s Marriage Story follows Nicole (Scarlett Johansson) and Charlie (Adam Driver), who were not only married but also worked together in an acting company where she starred and he directed. Their differing priorities have split them apart, and with reconciliation impossible, they try to navigate the minefield of divorce — only to slip into outright hostility in the custody battle over their son. Apart from its two leads, the movie also features Laura Dern, Alan Alda, Ray Liotta, Julie Hagerty, and Merritt Wever in supporting roles. A critically acclaimed film, Marriage Story is a movie where the whole cast shines, with Laura Dern’s performance as Nicole’s lawyer having earned her an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress. It’s a mature, bittersweet, and powerful look at the end of marriage from both sides. The film may put you through the wringer, but you’ll feel grateful for the experience and the time spent with these characters. Watch Trailer WATCH ON NETFLIX The Irishman Rotten Tomatoes: 95% | IMDb: 7.8/10 The Irishman Netflix Poster The Irishman Crime Drama Release Date November 27, 2019 Director Martin Scorsese Cast Jesse Plemons , Robert De Niro , Anna Paquin , Al Pacino , Joe Pesci , Harvey Keitel Runtime 209 minutes Martin Scorsese’s epic crime drama The Irishman follows the life of Teamster and hitman Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro). Throughout the film’s 3.5-hour runtime, Sheeran narrates the story of how he became friends with mobster Russell Bufalino (Joe Pesci) and Teamster leader Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino) and how these friendships converged into deadly consequences with Frank stuck in the middle. The movie was written by Steven Zaillian and is based on Charles Brandt’s 2004 book I Heard You Paint Houses. The film’s ensemble supporting cast also includes the likes of Ray Romano, Bobby Cannavale, Anna Paquin, Harvey Keitel, and more. Critically acclaimed and the recipient of numerous accolades, The Irishman begins life as an entertaining mob story before evolving into a powerful mediation on life, age, and regret. The movie discards the glamour of films like Goodfellas and Casino, instead focusing on the slow decay of a man who has always seen himself as a good soldier when all he really has to offer is violence and selfishness. Far from “just another mob movie” from Scorsese, The Irishman is a powerful look at your twilight years and reflecting on the choices you’ve made in life. Watch Trailer WATCH ON NETFLIX Hunt for the Wilderpeople Rotten Tomatoes: 97% | IMDb: 7.8/10 hunt-for-the-wilderpeople-poster Hunt for the Wilderpeople Adventure Comedy Drama Release Date July 1, 2016 Director Taika Waititi Cast Sam Neill , Julian Dennison , Rachel House Runtime 1 hr 41 min Taika Waititi’s delightful film Hunt for the Wilderpeople is an adventure comedy-drama set in New Zealand that follows young Ricky Baker (Julian Dennison) and his cantankerous "Uncle" Hector (Sam Neill). A child in the foster care system, Ricky is taken in by Hector and his wife, the more overtly loving “Aunt” Bella (Rima Te Wiata). When Bella dies, Hector is informed that Ricky will be relocated, which prompts the young boy to fake his death and run away into the New Zealand bush. Hector follows Ricky, and the two eventually end up bonding. Unfortunately for them, the circumstances of their disappearance lead to Hector and Ricky becoming the subjects of a national manhunt. Hunt for the Wilderpeople premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, where it was met with critical acclaim. The film is full of quirky humor, but it is never glib in the face of its often intensely emotional material. It’s part adventure tale and part family drama, finding a delicate balance between these disparate parts in a wonderfully entertaining way. Even the movie’s most bizarre turns never distract us from how deeply we end up feeling about this weird little kid and his surly new father figure out in the wilds of New Zealand. Watch Trailer WATCH ON NETFLIX High Flying Bird Rotten Tomatoes: 91% | IMDb: 6.2/10 high flying bird poster High Flying Bird Sport Drama Release Date January 27, 2019 Director Steven Soderbergh Cast Zazie Beetz , Zachary Quinto , Kyle MacLachlan , Bill Duke , Glenn Fleshler , Andre Holland Runtime 90 With a screenplay by Oscar-winning Moonlight co-writer Tarell Alvin McCraney and direction by genius filmmaker Steven Soderbergh, High Flying Bird is a thrilling, delightful sports drama centered on Ray Burke (André Holland), a sports agent who attempts to find a way to end a basketball lockout that has himself (and many players) hurting for cash. The film’s star-studded cast includes the likes of Zazie Beetz, Melvin Gregg, Sonja Sohn, Zachary Quinto, Kyle MacLachlan, and Bill Duke, among others. High Flying Bird also features interviews with real-life NBA players Reggie Jackson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Donovan Mitchell, which are interspersed throughout its narrative. High Flying Bird premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival and received critical acclaim for its performances, direction, and execution. Soderbergh — whose talents range from the glitz and glam of Ocean’s Eleven to the challenging drug trafficking ensemble Traffic — shot the entire movie on an iPhone 8, which adds another layer of urgency and intimacy to the proceedings. It’s mostly scenes of people talking in rooms, but the writing and performances are so good you’ll be glued to your screen for the entire runtime, which is a brisk 90 minutes. If you’re in the mood for something exciting, cerebral, and refreshing, give this one a go. Watch Trailer WATCH ON NETFLIX Roma Rotten Tomatoes: 96% | IMDb: 7.7/10 roma-poster Roma Drama A year in the life of a middle-class family's maid in Mexico City in the early 1970s. Release Date August 25, 2018 Director Alfonso Cuarón Cast Yalitza Aparicio , Marina de Tavira , Diego Cortina Autrey , Carlos Peralta , Marco Graf , Daniela Demesa Runtime 134 A cinematic masterpiece by Oscar-winning filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón, Roma is a semi-autobiographical drama that recreates Cuarón’s childhood as told through the eyes of a domestic worker named Cleo (Yalitza Aparicio). A live-in maid who works for an upper-middle-class Mexican family in 1970s Mexico City, Cleo finds her life upended when she discovers she is pregnant. Meanwhile, the family she works for slowly unravels as the matriarch of the household tries to hide her husband’s infidelity from their children. Widely regarded as one of the best Netflix original movies ever, Roma was acclaimed by critics and won the Golden Lion at the 2018 Venice International Film Festival, where it had its world premiere. Cuarón, who previously won an Oscar for Gravity and has pushed the boundaries of cinema with films like Children of Men and even Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, digs deep into his soul for this drama, which positions the viewer as an objective observer. That role becomes more and more heartbreaking as you, the viewer, become more emotionally invested in the lives of these individuals. Watch Trailer WATCH ON NETFLIX Mudbound Rotten Tomatoes: 97% | IMDb: 7.4/10 mudbound-poster Mudbound Drama Documentary Release Date November 16, 2017 Director Dee Rees Cast Carey Mulligan , Garrett Hedlund , Jason Clarke , Jonathan Banks , Jason Mitchell , Rob Morgan Runtime 132 A historical drama and one of the best films of 2017, Mudbound was directed by Dee Rees, who also co-wrote the film with Virgil Williams. The movie is based on Hillary Jordan’s 2008 novel of the same name and follows the lives of two families, one Black (the Jacksons) and one white (the McAllans), in 1940s Mississippi. Specifically, it focuses on Jamie McAllan (Garrett Hedlund) and Ronsel Jackson (Jason Mitchell), who return from fighting in WWII and must navigate a life marred by racism and PTSD. The film’s cast includes Carey Mulligan, Jason Clarke, Jonathan Banks, Rob Morgan, and Mary J. Blige. A sprawling southern epic, Mudbound received high praise from critics and numerous accolades, including Academy Award nominations in the Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Song, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Cinematography categories. Mudbound brilliantly examines the hardscrabble life of a white family who owns the land, a Black family who must work the land, and the conflicts and kinships that arise between them. Aside from the masterful craftsmanship and outstanding performances, Mudbound is a brilliant meditation on race and power that transcends its time and place. While the rural Mississippi setting gives the film its flavor, the inequality and power dynamics feel painfully relevant without coming off as preachy or obvious. Watch Trailer WATCH ON NETFLIX 22 July Rotten Tomatoes: 80% | IMDb: 6.8/10 22-july-poster 22 July Biography Drama History Thriller Release Date October 4, 2018 Director Paul Greengrass Cast Thorbjørn Harr , Anders Danielsen Lie , Jon Øigarden , Lars Arentz-Hansen , Anneke von der Lippe , Jonas Strand Gravli Runtime 133 In 2011, a far-right terrorist set off a bomb at a government office in Norway and then made his way to a youth summer camp on an island, where he opened fire and killed 77 people in total. Bourne Ultimatum and United 93 filmmaker Paul Greengrass captures this real-life terrorist attack in excruciating detail in the opening half hour of 22 July, but the film then moves on to the aftermath, where Greengrass contrasts the story of the terrorist — who was captured, afforded an attorney, and sought to relay his political message — with that of one of his victims, a young boy who was shot in the head and faces a long road to recovery. A crime drama starring Anders Danielsen Lie, Jon Øigarden, Thorbjørn Harr, and more, 22 July was written and directed by Greengrass, who based it on the book One of Us: The Story of a Massacre in Norway — and Its Aftermath by Åsne Seierstad. 22 July premiered at the Venice International Film Festival in 2018, receiving generally favorable reviews from critics. Its story is one of finding hope and courage in the face of absolute evil and holds continued relevance in the world. This is a harrowing, emotional, and ultimately necessary film. Watch Trailer WATCH ON NETFLIX The Trial of the Chicago 7 Rotten Tomatoes: 89% | IMDb: 7.7/10 trial of the chicago poster The Trial of the Chicago 7 Drama Release Date September 25, 2020 Director Aaron Sorkin Cast Eddie Redmayne , Jeremy Strong , Joseph Gordon-Levitt , Sacha Baron Cohen , Yahya Abdul-Mateen II , Michael Keaton Runtime 129 Written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, The Trial of the Chicago 7 is a historical legal drama that dramatizes true events that happened in the wake of the 1968 Democratic National Convention. The film follows the case of the titular Chicago 7, Vietnam War protesters who were put on trial and accused of inciting riots. The trial that unfolded is almost impossible to believe, as the judge makes his biased stance on the case clear throughout proceedings in which the idea of a “fair and just trial” is thrown out the window. The movie stars Eddie Redmayne, Sacha Baron Cohen, Alex Sharp, Jeremy Strong, John Carroll Lynch, Noah Robbins, and Daniel Flaherty as the Chicago 7, playing Tom Hayden, Abbie Hoffman, Rennie Davis, Jerry Rubin, David Dellinger, Lee Weiner, and John Froines, respectively. The ensemble cast also includes Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Michael Keaton, Frank Langella, Mark Rylance, and Ben Shenkman. The Trial of the Chicago 7 was critically acclaimed and received nominations for several major awards. Interestingly enough, Sorkin first began working on the screenplay for the film back in 2007, at which point Steven Spielberg was attached to direct, but the film still feels relevant today. Indeed, this is a story about the world we live in right now using an event from our recent past. The film is, at heart, about the power of protest in its various forms, and it boasts stellar performances from its entire ensemble in addition to a rousing (and infuriating) screenplay by Sorkin. Paris-based The Party Film Sales and Heather Millard of Iceland’s Compass Films have reunited with “When the Light Breaks” director Rúnar Rúnarsson on his next poetic filmic venture “O.” The Icelandic film “When the Light Breaks” is due to open Cannes’ Un Certain Regard section May 15. Headlining Iceland’s major international star Ingvar E. Sigurðsson (“A White, White Day,” “Fantastic Beasts, the Crimes of Grindelwald”), the 20-minute film “O” is a “humanistic and poetic story of a fragile man, trying to achieve a simple task where his main obstacle is within himself,” according to the official logline. “We’re very excited to also accompany Rúnar on his new short film,” said The Party Film Sales’ Samuel Blanc. “O” and “When the Light Breaks” have a lot in common and resonate with each other. We’re confident distributors will be interested in programming both films in tandem: in the frame of special screenings, TV and platforms runs, or even for traditional theatrical exhibition,” he said. Popular on Variety Filmed in Iceland last summer, and reuniting some heads of department of “When the Light Breaks” – DP Sophia Olsson and set designer Hulda Helgadóttir – ‘O’ is currently in post-production. “We actually shot ‘O’ before “When the Light Breaks” as we needed the same quality of light, but just finished it now, as we had to juggled with both productions at the same time,” said Millard, who emphasises Rúnarsson’s versatile and unique filmmaking talent, whatever the format. “In all of Rúnar’s films, you can feel they are built upon strong personal stories, which are able to draw us into the vulnerabilities of his character,” she noted. Millard is producing with Rúnarsson’s Halibut, in co-production with Sweden’s Film, pubcaster SVT and regional film fund Film i Väst. Mike Downey, co-producer of “When the Light Breaks,” is executive producing. “Rúnar is one of the most original voices across all cinematic forms, in Europe and beyond. It’s always a total inspiration to work with someone so creative and who gets the very best from all his collaborators,” said Downey who also serves as chairman of the European Film Academy. One of Iceland’s hottest directors on the international festival circuit and arthouse stage, Rúnarsson was Oscar nominated for his short film “The Last Farm” (2006), part of his crossroads trilogy with the 2008 Palme d’or short film entry “2 Birds” and 2009 short “Anna,” selected at the Directors’ Fortnight. Two years later Rúnarsson was back at the Cannes parallel sidebar with his debut feature “Volcano,” Iceland’s Oscar candidate in 2011. Meanwhile on eve of the Cannes red carpet launch of “When the Light Breaks,” The Party Film Sales and Compass Films have shared in exclusivity with Variety the trailer of the film, which captures a young woman’s emotional roller-coaster as she encounters love, friendship, sorrow and beauty, all within 24 hours. The clip sneak peeks the talent of the young actor Elín Hall, cast in Rúnarsson’s previous film “Echo,” as well as the luminous photography of Rúnarsson’s long-time collaborator Olsson (credited for two episodes of “The Crown”) and the film’s endearing score, based on the music composed earlier by the late Oscar-nominated Jóhann Jóhannsson (“Sicario,” “The Theory of Everything”). Nothing is as it seems in Richard Gere and Diane Kruger's new thriller. On May 14, Lionsgate and Grindstone Films debuted the trailer for Longing exclusively with PEOPLE. In the film, Gere, 74, plays a man named Daniel who reconnects with his former romantic partner Rachel after multiple decades apart — only to learn that she secretly gave birth to their son, named Alan, after their breakup. Daniel is even more shocked to learn that Alan recently died in a car accident, leaving him desperate to learn about his son's life. The trailer shows Daniel as he travels to Alan's school and meets his best friend and girlfriend, as well as a teacher named Alice (played by Kruger, 47). Soon, Daniel begins to realize the circumstances surrounding Alan's death and relationships were more complicated than he realized — including that Alan's girlfriend is pregnant and he appeared to have an inappropriate crush on Alice. Richard Gere Reveals His Son Homer, 24, 'Doesn't Understand' His Father's Level of Fame Richard Gere and Diane Kruger in Longing. Richard Gere in 2024's Longing. DARREN GOLDSTEIN/COURTESY OF LIONSGATE Daniel "is immediately consumed by the extraordinary twists of a new life he never could have imagined," reads a synopsis. "With each new encounter, Daniel uncovers a deeper layer of this fascinating mystery until he arrives at a crossroad in his own life." Longing is Israeli director Savi Gabizon's English-language remake of his own 2017 movie. The director told PEOPLE in a statement that his idea for the movie came about while he went through a divorce and grew concerned over the direction of his relationship with his children. Richard Gere and Diane Kruger in Longing. Diane Kruger and Richard Gere in "Longing". DARREN GOLDSTEIN/COURTESY OF LIONSGATE Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "The plot, which began rooted in my day-to-day life, drifted off to other worlds and took on different guises," Gabizon says. "But behind the heavy makeup, one can occasionally make out its true features. Longing is an attempt at examining parenthood." Sasha Pieterse Leads a Twisty Twin Thriller in The Image of You Trailer (Exclusive) Richard Gere in Longing. Richard Gere in 2024's Longing. DARREN GOLDSTEIN/COURTESY OF LIONSGATE "I've always wanted to create a film which is comprised of absurd situations, because they allow access to deep emotions without falling into the trap of sentimentality and cliché," the director adds. Longing is in theaters June 7. A new Deadpool & Wolverine image reveals that Deadpool will receive a TemPad in the MCU's Phase 5. Deadpool using a TemPad will make it easy for him to travel throughout the MCU's history, supporting a major theory. Deadpool's multiversal travel could create major problems for the MCU's future. Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool seems to receive a helpful tool in a new image from Marvel Studios' Deadpool & Wolverine, supporting a major theory for the upcoming MCU Phase 5 movie. Deadpool & Wolverine was confirmed to be in development by lead star Ryan Reynolds and Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige shortly after Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox was finalized in 2019. Hugh Jackman was revealed to be returning as James "Logan" Howlett's Wolverine in September 2022, and, since then, official trailers for Deadpool & Wolverine have uncovered an epic multiversal journey for the merc-with-a-mouth and his clawed best friend. Expected to bring Deadpool into the MCU proper on a permanent basis, Deadpool & Wolverine will bridge the gap between the MCU and 20th Century Fox's X-Men franchise. This creates the opportunity for a huge number of exciting cameos, with the likes of Pyro, Lady Deathstrike, Azazel and Thor being confirmed, while there are sure to be many more surprises. Suspected MCU cameos in Deadpool & Wolverine gives weight to a theory regarding Deadpool and Wolverine's massive journey in the upcoming movie, and a new image from the project hints at this mission being a lot easier than first expected. Deadpool and Wolverine from 2024's Deadpool & Wolverine and Iron Man snapping the gauntlet in Avengers: Endgame with a blue background RELATED Deadpool & Wolverine Brings Iron Man Back From The Dead In Wild MCU Theory There are many Deadpool & Wolverine theories, and one of them ties into Robert Downey Jr.'s MCU return comments, bringing Tony Stark back to life. Deadpool Gets A TemPad In New Deadpool & Wolverine Image Wolverine with Deadpool and a TemPad in the TVA in Entertainment Weekly Deadpool & Wolverine image In a new image featured in a May 2024 Entertainment Weekly article revealing more about Hugh Jackman's role in Deadpool & Wolverine, the titular mutants can be seen in the halls of the MCU's Time Variance Authority. The TVA is expected to send Deadpool and Wolverine on a dangerous mission in Phase 5, and this image suggests the organization will gift Deadpool a TemPad to aid in this journey. First introduced in Marvel Studios' Loki series, TemPads allow for easy travel through time and across the branching timelines of the Sacred Timeline, revealing more about Deadpool and Wolverine's upcoming journey. Deadpool’s TemPad Can Make It Easy For Him To Travel Through The MCU’s History The fact that Deadpool may be receiving a TemPad from the TVA in Deadpool & Wolverine gives weight to a theory that Deadpool and Wolverine will be traveling throughout the MCU's history. A recent, since removed, report suggested that Deadpool and Wolverine would be revisiting some major, fan-favorite moments from the MCU's Phases 1, 2, 3 and 4, opening the door for some massive moments to be reinvented with the mutants' involvement, and for beloved MCU heroes to make cameo appearances. Wielding a TemPad makes this theory all but inevitable, as Deadpool can literally walk from one event to another. TemPads allow for easy travel through time and across the branching timelines of the Sacred Timeline. After the release of Deadpool & Wolverine's first trailer in February 2024, there was speculation that Deadpool may have been seen in Avengers: Age of Ultron's opening forest scene, and on the Hulk's bed on Sakaar from Thor: Ragnarok. Since then, many other major MCU events have been suspected to appear in Deadpool & Wolverine, perhaps most notably Avengers: Endgame's final battle scene. Since Deadpool and Wolverine may have the help of a TemPad in the MCU's Phase 5, this journey can be a lot easier for the two powerful mutants, but could pose a problem for the MCU's future. Deadpool’s MCU Journey Could Create Huge Problems For The MCU’s Phase 6 Deadpool jumping into a portal with Wolverine in Deadpool & Wolverine trailer While it would be brilliant to see Deadpool and Wolverine travel throughout the MCU's history in Phase 5, this could create some dangerous threats for the entire franchise heading into Phase 6. Deadpool using a TemPad to jump around the Sacred Timeline will seemingly create a number of branching timelines, and since Deadpool & Wolverine is suspected to take place prior to Loki season 2 establishing a safe multiverse, this could create Nexus events. The creation of these Nexus events has proven dangerous in the past, particularly with the threat of Kang the Conqueror looming in the Sacred Timeline's branches. Deadpool and Wolverine jumping through a portal and Hugh Jackman's Logan looking in disbelief in the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer RELATED What Happened To Wolverine’s Universe? Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer Scenes Explained The new Deadpool & Wolverine trailer showed a lot more of Hugh Jackman's Wolverine, teasing where he comes from and what is the state of his universe. Whether it be Nexus events of incursions being created in Deadpool & Wolverine, this Phase 5 movie can set up some major storylines for upcoming projects, including Avengers 5 and Avengers: Secret Wars. Even though these incursions could create huge issues for the MCU, this could tease Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman's inclusion in Phase 6's upcoming projects, with the latter perhaps returning for a final time before Marvel Studios recasts Wolverine for the MCU. Deadpool & Wolverine is expected to be a thrilling adventure that will revive passion in the MCU, but it could also create some significant issues. Deadpool 3 Poster Showing Two Halves of a Heart Necklace with Wolverine and Deadpool Deadpool & Wolverine R Action Sci-Fi Comedy Superhero A sequel to the highly successful Deadpool and Deadpool 2 starring Ryan Reynolds as the Merc with a Mouth. The third film will be the first film in the franchise to be developed under the Marvel Studios banner following Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox. Ryan Reynolds is returning to play the character, alongside Hugh Jackman, reprising his Wolverine role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe for the first time. Director Shawn Levy Release Date July 26, 2024 Distributor(s) Disney “Our new film ‘Megalopolis’ is the best work I’ve ever had the privilege to preside over,” reads a quote attributed to iconic director Francis Ford Coppola attached to the official trailer for his new epic film. The picture, which will premiere in competition on Thursday at the Cannes Film Festival, has been a project many years in the making for the director. He first began work on the screenplay in the 1980s. The legendary filmmaker behind “The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now” has invested $120 million of his own money into the film. The trailer starts with a voice-over musing about the decline of empires – “when does an empire die? Does it collapse in one terrible moment? No, no. But there comes a time when people no longer believe in it” — before cutting to a Roman chariot race, a metropolitan skyscape and scenes of protest. According to the official synopsis, “‘Megalopolis’ is a Roman Epic fable set in an imagined Modern America. The City of New Rome must change, causing conflict between Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver), a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito), who remains committed to a regressive status quo, perpetuating greed, special interests, and partisan warfare. Torn between them is socialite Julia Cicero (Nathalie Emmanuel), the mayor’s daughter, whose love for Cesar has divided her loyalties, forcing her to discover what she truly believes humanity deserves.” Popular on Variety “Megalopolis” sports an all-star cast, with Driver leading the pack alongside Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne, Talia Shire, Jason Schwartzman, Kathryn Hunter, Grace VanderWaal, Chloe Fineman, James Remar, D.B. Sweeney, and Dustin Hoffman. Coppola wrote and directed, with Fred Roos, Barry Hirsch and Michael Bederman producing. Executive producers are: Anahid Nazarian, Barrie Osborne, Darren Demetre. Watch the trailer here. Peacock has released the full trailer of Apples Never Fall, the limited series starring Annette Bening and Sam Neill, based on Liane Moriarty’s bestselling novel. “You can spend a lifetime with someone as a wife or as a mother, but you can never really know who they are,” Bening’s Joy says in the trailer. The series revolves around the seemingly picture-perfect Delaney family, anchored by former tennis coaches Stan (Neill) and Joy (Bening), who have sold their successful tennis academy and are ready to start what should be the golden years of their lives. Related Stories James Wan and Simu Liu Peacock Gives Straight-To-Series Orders To 3 New Dramas Including James Wan & Simu Liu Thriller Adam Pally David Caspe Steph Curry Matthew Libman Daniel Libman Adam Pally & Steph Curry Comedy ‘Mr. Throwback’ Moves From NBC To Peacock With Series Order Jake Lacy, Alison Brie, Conor Merrigan-Turner, Essie Randles play Stan and Joy’s adult children in the 7-episode series written and executive produced by Melanie Marnich. The logline for the show says that “everything changes when a wounded young woman knocks on Joy and Stan’s door, bringing the excitement they’ve been missing. But when Joy suddenly disappears, her children are forced to re-examine their parents’ so-called perfect marriage as their family’s darkest secrets begin to surface.” RELATED: ‘Grosse Pointe Garden Society’ Ordered To Pilot By NBC Georgia Flood, Jeanine Serralles, Dylan Thuraisingham also star in the series produced by Heyday Television with Katrina Lenk, Timm Sharp, Nate Mann, Paula Andrea Placido, Pooja Shah, and Quentin Plair set as guest stars. Executive producers include David Heyman, Gregory Jacobs, Liane Moriarty, Annette Bening, Joe Hortua, Albert Page and Jillian Share. Chris Sweeney EP’s the first two and last two episodes of the limited series, with Dawn Shadforth taking the other three. Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group, is the studio behind the series with distribution by NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution. All episodes of Apples Never Fall will drop on March 14 on Peacock. Watch the full trailer in the video above.

CLIPPED Trailer (2024) Cleopatra Coleman, Laurence Fishburne, Drama CLIPPED Trailer (2024) Laurence Fishburne, Cleopatra Coleman, Drama, Los Angeles Clippers, Sport Series © 2024 - FX Networks "I need to show them that I have the power." FX on Hulu has revealed an official trailer for a series called Clipped, about the other Los Angeles basketball team known as the Clippers. Hot on the heels of the HBO Max series Winning Time about the L.A. Lakers, this one is also about a controversial moment in this other Los Angeles team's (recent) history. FX's Clipped takes you behind the scenes of a notorious NBA owner's racist remarks, captured on a tape heard around the world. This series is based on the hit ESPN 30 for 30 podcast "The Sterling Affairs", charting the collision between a dysfunctional basketball organization & even less functional marriage, and the precipitating tape's impact on an ensemble of characters striving to win against the backdrop of the most cursed team in the league. Clipped features Laurence Fishburne as Doc Rivers, Jacki Weaver as Shelly Sterling, Cleopatra Coleman as V. Stiviano, and Ed O’Neill as Donald Sterling. Also with Kelly AuCoin, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Rich Sommers, Corbin Bernsen, Clifton Davis, and Harriet Sansom Harris. This looks much more dramatic and emotional than the other series. Here's the main official trailer (+ poster) for FX's sports series Clipped, direct from Hulu's YouTube: Clipped Series Poster "The scandalous story of LA's other basketball team." The famed coach Doc Rivers (Fishburne) arrives as coach of the LA Clippers in 2013. With a promising roster of big personalities, he has the building blocks to win the franchise's first ever championship. The team's owner, Donald Sterling (O’Neill), is a well-known problem: he's cheap, he's erratic, he's a bully. But minimizing Sterling's influence to win a title becomes a personal quest for Doc. Meanwhile, a courtside power struggle is escalating between Sterling's ambitious personal assistant V. Stiviano (Coleman) and his wife and business partner of 60 years, Shelly (Weaver). FX’s Clipped is an Obama-era story of racial reckoning delivered via meme, in which V. and the Sterlings discover who really has the power in the internet age, and which leaves Rivers and his players wondering if the expulsion of one bad apple brings about the transformative change the media wants to celebrate. 🏀 Clipped is a series created and showrun by TV writer / producer Gina Welch, a writer on the other series "Ray Donovan", "Feud", "Castle Rock", "The Terror", and "Under the Banner of Heaven" previously. With writing by Rembert Browne, Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm, & Tracey Scott Wilson. Based on the podcast "The Sterling Affairs" by Ramona Shelburne. Featuring episodes directed by Kevin Bray. Executive produced by Gina Welch, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Zanne Devine, Ramona Shelburne, and Kevin Bray. Hulu/D+ will release FX's series Clipped streaming on Hulu starting June 4th, 2024 this summer. Look any good? The scandalous story of LA’s other basketball team. Streaming June 4th on Hulu. Starring Laurence Fishburne, Jacki Weaver, Cleopatra Coleman, and Ed O’Neill. FX’s Clipped goes behind the scenes of a notorious NBA owner’s racist remarks, captured on a tape heard around the world. The limited series charts the collision between a dysfunctional basketball organization and an even less functional marriage, and the precipitating tape’s impact on an ensemble of characters striving to win against the backdrop of the most cursed team in the league. Clipped on FX mirrors the canceled HBO show Winning Time, both depicting NBA drama with a focus on scandal and behind-the-scenes actions. The limited series format of Clipped ensures a complete exploration of Donald Sterling's downfall, contrasting with Winning Time's premature cancelation. Clipped and Winning Time sheds light on the impact of the selfish choices of team owners and highlights the women affected by their actions, adding to the compelling NBA drama. The latest miniseries from FX, Clipped, shares a lot of key elements with a modern HBO classic that was canceled far too early. Starring Laurence Fishburne as NBA coach Doc Rivers, Ed O'Neill as Clippers team owner Donald Sterling, Jacki Weaver as his wife Shelly, and Cleopatra Coleman as his mistress V. Stiviano, Clipped is the latest true story from the world of sports to be used as the inspiration for a prestige cable drama. The show's trailer teases plenty of basketball action, all contrasted against the increasing tensions between the team and Sterling. In that regard, it bears a clear similarity to another recent TV show based on the NBA, even beyond the premise of showcasing how a basketball team works on and off the court. While Clipped may be a more modern story and is defined as a miniseries instead of a more open-ended (and therefore potentially prematurely concluded) show, it bears more than a few similarities with the other recent NBA drama that ended up being canceled far too early. If anything, their shared themes and focus makes Clipped the ideal follow-up to the canceled HBO series. Christian Bale in Ford V Ferrari, Robert De Niro in Raging Bull, and Geena Davis in A League of Their Own RELATED 10 Best Sports Movies Based On Real-Life Events These truth-based sports movies understand how the struggles, victories, and rivalries of great athletes can be woven into compelling drama. FX's Clipped Is The Latest Show Based On Real-Life NBA Stories The upcoming FX miniseries Clipped is just the latest show to reimagine real-life events from the NBA as the basis for a TV series, highlighting the fertile storytelling ground found in the world of professional basketball. The show focuses on the 2014 Los Angeles Clippers and their championship ambitions amidst the scandals caused by then-team owner Donald Sterling's racist comments becoming public. Clipped showcases the drama both on and off the court for the team, as well as delving into the romantic entanglements between Sterling, his wife Shelly, and his mistress V. Stiviano. In many ways, Clipped looks to be an ideal counterpoint to Winning Time, the HBO series that ran for two seasons and was canceled in 2023. That series focused on the Los Angeles Lakers and their massive run of successes with Magic Johnson in the 1980s, as well as the chaos caused by the team's rotating roster and changing coaches. Both shows seem to blend the tropes found in sports stories with a further exploration of the behind-the-scenes choices and decisions that can change the trajectory of an entire team's season. Clipped & HBO's Winning Time Work As Companion Pieces Laurence Fishburne as Doc Rivers and Ed O'Neill as Donald Sterling in Clipped On top of covering similar subjects, Clipped and Winning Time are poised to work really well as companion pieces. Both shows focus on a Los Angeles-based NBA team vying to buck history and win a championship, tying the natural showy image of the city to the themes of both series. Both shows focus somewhat on the womanizing owner of the team, as well as the impact felt by their selfish choices. While Winning Time takes place largely in the 1980s and Clipped happens during the 2013-2014 NBA season, both shows underscore lingering flaws within society and sports. Notably, both shows also go out of their way to highlight the women who are impacted by the owners and put a spotlight on them. In Winning Time, Jeanie Buss was a subtle focus of the show. The daughter of then-Lakers owner Jerry Buss, Jeanie's efforts to impress her father and make a name for herself within the Lakers organization were contrasted against his dismissive attitude towards her ambitions. By contrast, Clipped features Shelly's increasing suspicions about her husband, with the trailer also indicating a focus on Stiviano's grander ambitions for her role in the Clippers organization. HBO Canceled Winning Time Too Early - And Clipped Proves It Clipped Show FX 6 Winning Time was a controversial show for HBO. Many NBA called out Winning Time's changes to the true story of Magic Johnson's time on the Lakers. Coupled with a costly production, the series was canceled after season 2. Despite being a clear dramatization of real events, Winning Time was still a compelling and engaging look at the sport, featuring some great performances and strong direction from the likes of Adam McKay, Tanya Hamilton, and Salli Richardson-Whitfield. Clipped underscores that there's room on TV for a high-stakes NBA drama, especially one that balances the basketball itself against the back-room deals and events that impact the teams. Winning Time had plenty of story left to tell but was canceled before it could fully explore the full weight of the Lakers Dynasty. By contrast, Clipped is a limited series, meaning it'll be able to fully explore the story of Donald Sterling's downfall without risk of being canceled before the story ends. It all sets up Clipped to perfectly fill the hole left by Winning Time's cancelation. "Still me, Eleanor. Definitely still me. Cartilage Films has revealed an official US trailer for an indie drama titled Summer Solstice, set for small art house summer opening in limited theaters this June. The film originally premiered at the 2023 Provincetown Film Festival, as well as the Deauville, Woodstock, and BFI Flare Film Festivals. Summer Solstice centers on Leo, a trans man, and Eleanor, his cisgender and straight friend from college, who embark on an impromptu weekend trip together going upsate. They uncover old secrets, new challenges, and find the answer to the age-old question: can bad sex and good friends mix? Maybe! Maybe not? Starring Bobbi Salvör Menuez as Leo and Marianne Rendón as Eleanor. One early review praises this as "a remarkable little movie about finding emotional maturity through honesty, most importantly with yourself." This looks like it features two lovely lead performances within a heartfelt story. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 6 in Indies, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Bruce Wemple's Appalachia Demonic Horror 'The Hangman' Trailer By Alex Billington The Hangman Trailer "Where are you going?" "Hell, baby." Dread has revealed an official trailer for an indie horror thriller titled The Hangman, the latest from genre filmmaker Bruce Wemple (of Lake Artifact, Monstrous, The Retreat, Dawn of the Beast, My Best Friend's Dead, The Tomorrow Job, Island Escape). This is now set for a VOD release this summer if any horror fans want to give it a look. The Hangman follows a father and son on a camping trip into deep rural Appalachia. A local cult has summoned an evil demon born of hate and pain, known to them as The Hangman, and now the bodies have begun to pile up. One more, the father wakes up find his son is gone. Starring LeJon Woods, Lindsey Dresbach, Richard Lounello, Jefferson Cox, Daniel Martin Berkey, & Mar Cellus. Wemple adds this amusing tease: "We set out to tell a story about the lengths a father will go to get his son back, including coming face to face with a bloodthirsty demon raised from hell. We can’t wait for audiences to come along for the ride." LeJon looks like he's rocking this. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 6 in Horror, Indies, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Fun Teaser for 'LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy' w/ Darth Jar Jar By Alex Billington LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy Trailer "History will be rebuilt." Get ready for some strange revisionist history in the Star Wars universe! Disney+ has revealed a wacky teaser trailer for their upcoming SW Special titled LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, showrun by the screenwriters behind last year's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. Set for launch in September. A nerf-herder discovers an artifact that twists the Star Wars galaxy, swapping the roles of heroes and villains. He embarks on an adventure to restore order and emerge as the savior who reassembles the fractured galaxy. "You're going to see some things that you never thought possible." This is like Marvel's What If, but for Star Wars – including Ewok bounty hunters, Geonosian Jedi, and, amazingly, Darth Jar Jar voiced by Ahmed Best, along with the Dark Falcon, and much more. The talented voice cast features Gaten Matarazzo, Tony Revolori, Bobby Moynihan, Marsai Martin, Michael Cusack, & Mark Hamill back as Luke Skywalker. "This doesn't make any sense!" Ha ha - this looks like it'll be funny. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 6 in Star Wars, Streaming, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Official Trailer for Acclaimed Indie 'Ghostlight' Starring Keith Kupferer By Alex Billington Ghostlight Trailer "The lines are the easy part. The hard part is the emotional journey." IFC Films has revealed the trailer for Ghostlight, an acclaimed indie drama that first premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. I caught it there and I have to say - this really is a gem, it surprised & moved me in many unexpected ways. Co-directors Alex Thompson & Kelly O'Sullivan's previous film, Saint Frances, received widespread praise on the regional festival circuit & national stage, including noms from the Indie Spirit Awards and The Gotham Awards. This is their latest film creation. When melancholic construction worker Dan finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater's production of Romeo & Juliet. As the drama onstage starts to mirror his own life, he and his family are forced to confront a personal loss. Stars newcomer Keith Kupferer as Dan, Katherine Mallen Kupferer, Tara Mallen, & Dolly De Leon. This might not be an easy one to convince anyone to watch, but I do highly recommend it. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 6 in Indies, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Trailer for Serial Killer Thriller 'Boneyard' with Mel Gibson & 50 Cent By Alex Billington Boneyard Trailer "So it could be anyone?" Lionsgate has revealed an official trailer for an action thriller / serial killer mystery title Boneyard, which is being dumped on VOD this July if anyone wants to watch. The title card in the trailer even says this movie is "inspired by true crime stories" which probably means this script went into production because they wanted to capitalize on the obsession with true crime right now. When the remains of women are discovered in the New Mexico desert, an extensive investigation is launched. Inspired by true crime stories, this chilling crime-thriller follows detectives on a hunt for the killer. As each of their agendas and methods clash, a tangled web of intrigue casts suspicion in all directions. As usual. The film stars Brian Van Holt, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Nora Zehetner, Michael Sirow, Spice Williams-Crosby, Weston Cage, Gabrielle Haugh, and Mel Gibson. This looks exceptionally generic and derivative, with nothing new to offer other than another familiar "the killer is out there somewhere" story. Get a look below. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 6 in To Watch, Trailer | Comments Holocaust Doc 'The Commandant's Shadow' Trailer About Rudolf Höss By Alex Billington The Commandant's Shadow Doc Trailer "Two lives. Two stories. One wall that divided them." Warner Bros has unveiled a trailer for a documentary film titled The Commandant's Shadow, arriving in theaters this summer. It's showing for two nights at the end of May before launching on VOD to watch at home. Witness the historic moment over 70 years after the Holocaust when the son of the Commandant of Auschwitz meets an incredible survivor. It introduces us to the real Rudolf Höss and his family, the exact same family seen in The Zone of Interest film from last year. The focus is on his 87-year-old son Hans Jürgen Höss, who has to reckon with his father's dark legacy. The film features original excerpts of Rudolf Höss' long-forgotten autobiography, written shortly before his execution. His words are the ultimate proof of what happened at Auschwitz, from the perpetrator himself, countering denial and ignorance of the Holocaust. This compelling documentary explores the relationships of a mother and her daughter, a father and his son, and the long shadows cast by the crimes that impact generations. It raises questions about love, guilt, and forgiveness, but is ultimately a much needed story of hope, acceptance, and compassion. A powerful reexamination of unforgettable history and how it haunts us. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 6 in Documentaries, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Netflix's Swedish Coming-of-Age Teen Drama 'A Part of You' Trailer By Alex Billington A Part of You Trailer "I'm so tired of pretending like nothing's wrong." Netflix has revealed an official trailer for a Swedish teen coming-of-age film titled A Part of You, set for a streaming debut at the end of May this month. This latest offering for streaming in Sweden (and the rest of the world) is a story about life and death that portrays the experience of being 17 years old and feeling like your heart is about to burst from your chest. Agnes, a teen envious of her popular older sister Julia, faces upheaval when tragedy strikes. Forced to reinvent herself, she's on the cusp of attaining her dreams but must navigate the consequences of her choices. She struggles to make sense of herself and her new world in this emotional and bittersweet coming-of-age drama about those who are left behind. Starring Felicia Maxime, Edvin Ryding, Ida Engvoll, Alva Bratt, Mustafa Al-Mashhadani, Emil Hedayat, and Zara Larsson. This looks like a very emotional drama about grief, and the intense teenage desire to want to be someone else. Worth a look if you're into coming-of-age stories. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 6 in Streaming, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Rebellious Pop Culture Doc 'The Teaches of Peaches' Official Trailer By Alex Billington The Teaches of Peaches Doc Trailer "Every show had this power that I've never experienced..." Madman Films has unveiled the official trailer for an acclaimed documentary film titled The Teaches of Peaches, made by the two European filmmakers Philipp Fussenegger & Judy Landkammer. This first premiered at the 2024 Berlin Film Festival earlier this year and opens in Germany this month, but still doesn't have any US release date yet. Seamlessly weaving together exclusive archival gems with dynamic tour footage, this documentary captures the transformative journey of quirky Canadian musician/performance artist Merrill Nisker into the internationally acclaimed cultural powerhouse that is Peaches. Film during her 2022 concert tour marking the 20th anniversary of her breakthrough album The Teaches of Peaches. Others that appear in the film include Peaches' frequent collaborators Feist, Chilly Gonzales, Shirley Manson. Through biting wit, Peaches advocates for LGBTQIA+ rights and tackles issues of gender & sexual identity, leaving an indelible mark on popular culture. If you know Peaches, you already know, but if you don't know her - this trailer is fully NSFW. But it is still badass. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 5 in Documentaries, To Watch, Trailer | Comments First Look Teaser for 'Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat' Music History Doc By Alex Billington Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat Teaser "But did he have rhythm?" Madman Films has revealed the first look trailer for an acclaimed documentary film titled Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat, made by Belgian filmmaker Johan Grimonprez. This film is an entrancing look back at a major moment in global politics during the Cold War, intertwining music history & pop culture with these events. Jazz & decolonization are entwined in this historical rollercoaster that led musicians Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach to crash the UN Security Council in protest against the murder of Patrice Lumumba. After Lumumba was murdered in 1961, the US State Department swings into action by sending jazz ambassador Louis Armstrong to Congo to deflect attention from the CIA-backed coup in the country. The doc features excerpts from My Country, Africa by Andrée Blouin (narrated by Marie Daulne aka Zap Mama), Congo Inc. by In Koli Jean Bofane, To Katanga & Back by Conor Cruise O’Brien (narrated by Patrick Cruise O’Brien), and audio memoirs by Nikita Khrushchev. This trailer doesn't exactly represent the film's style, it's more of an intro to the context and political situation. Keep an eye out for this one soon. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 5 in Documentaries, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Trailer #2 for Star Wars Series 'The Acolyte' feat. Carrie-Anne Moss By Alex Billington The Acolyte Trailer "She was my student, I trained her. Let me be the one to bring her in." Whoa! For May the 4th this year, Disney has revealed a second trailer for their next new Star Wars series titled The Acolyte, debuting in June this summer. (View the first trailer here.) The Acolyte is spearheaded by Bachelorette and "Russian Doll" creator Leslye Headland – who is directing & showrunning this series. An investigation into a crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master against a dangerous warrior from his past. The Acolyte is set at the end of the High Republic era in a world of "shadowy secrets and emerging dark side powers", approximately 100 years before Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999). A former Padawan reunites with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes against Jedi, but the forces they confront are more sinister than they ever anticipated. Starring Amandla Stenberg as Mae, Lee Jung-jae as Jedi master Sol, with Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rebecca Henderson, Charlie Barnett, Dean-Charles Chapman, Margarita Levieva, & Carrie-Anne Moss as Jedi master Indara, and Joonas Suotamo as Wookiee Jedi master Kelnacca. This looks dark and epic and intense, with lots of new Jedi. It's worth a look. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 4 in Star Wars, Streaming, To Watch, Trailer | Comments First Look Teaser for Coppola's 'Megalopolis' Movie with Adam Driver By Alex Billington Megalopolis Teaser "Time stop!!" The French distributor Le Pacte has released the first look teaser for Megalopolis, unveiling the very first reveal of any actual footage from this intriguing new movie. Megalopolis is director Francis Ford Coppola's latest ambitious project, a $100M+ feature that he has been trying to make ever since he first conceived the film in 1979. The basic setup is: an architect wants to rebuild New York City as a utopia following a devastating disaster. It's not actually NYC, but a giant city like NYC hence the Megalopolis title. The architect's plan is opposed by the mayor, who has other ideas for the city. It's premiering at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival in the Main Competition in a few weeks (we'll be there!), which is why France gets to kick off the marketing. The Megalopolis ensemble cast includes Adam Driver as Caesar, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, Jason Schwartzman, Talia Shire, Grave Vanderwaal, Kathryn Hunter, and Dustin Hoffman. This teaser is just one scene from the film with Adam Driver on top of a building (that looks like the Chrysler Building) & that's it so far. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 4 in Cannes 24, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Classic Trailer Rewatch: Tim Burton's 'Mars Attacks!' Sci-Fi Comedy By Alex Billington Mars Attacks! Classic Trailer "They blew up Congress! Haha!" Do you remember this one? Or do you remember not going to see this one? Back in '96, one of the hotly anticipated movies of the year was Tim Burton's wacky sci-fi comedy Mars Attacks! He'd just directed Ed Wood before and everyone was waiting to see him take that zaniness and make his own alien comedy, opening in December before the holidays. But perhaps he went a bit too zany? Because this one bombed and most people hated it. The film is a parody of other sci-fi B movies. Earth is invaded by Martians with unbeatable ghastly weapons and a cruel sense of humor. Produced & directed by Tim Burton, but not written by him. Starring Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close, Annette Bening, Pierce Brosnan, Martin Short, Sarah Jessica Parker, Michael J. Fox, and Danny DeVito, among others. The filmmakers hired ILM to create the Martians using computer animation after their previous plan to use stop motion, supervised by Barry Purves, fell through because of budgeting issues. Even these trailers aren't that exciting, an early sign the movie wouldn't live up to the hype. Perhaps it deserves a fresh new look now? Premiering Tuesday, April 30 as a Hulu exclusive, the spy thriller “explores the surprising and fraught relationship between two women who play a deadly game of truth and lies on the road from Istanbul to Paris and London,” according to the official logline. “One woman has a secret, the other a mission to reveal it before thousands of lives are lost. In the shadows, mission controllers at the CIA and French DGSE must put differences aside and work together to avert potential disaster.” Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders, Taboo) penned the series, and the cast includes Yumna Marwan (Sky’s Little Birds), Dali Benssalah (Canal+’s Savages) and Josh Charles (The Good Wife). Two episodes will launch on premiere day, followed by four weekly releases (for a total of six episodes). Watch the trailer above, then keep scrolling for additional intel on FX’s upcoming slate. Courtesy of FX As previously reported, FX’s spring schedule includes the arrival of the second half of American Horror Story: Delicate, which arrives Wednesday, April 3. That will be followed by the Friday, April 26 premiere of The New York Times Presents: Broken Horses, a documentary feature examining the “systemic issues, questionable practices and urgent calls for change that have shaken horse racing to its core.” Next comes Welcome to Wrexham Season 3, which will consist of eight episodes and hit the pitch on Thursday, May 2 at 10/9c, airing on FX (and streaming next day on Hulu). Courtesy of FX Lastly is Hulu-exclusive Clipped, which is based on the ESPN 30 for 30 podcast The Sterling Affairs and promises to take viewers “behind the scenes of a notorious NBA owner’s racist remarks, captured on a tape heard around the world.” Premiering Tuesday, June 4 with its first two episodes (followed by four weekly releases, for a total of six episodes), the limited series stars Laurence Fishburne (black-ish) as Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers; Ed O’Neill (Modern Family) as the aforementioned team owner, Donald Sterling; Jacki Weaver (Yellowstone) as Sterling’s wife and business partner Shelly; Cleopatra Coleman (The Last Man on Earth) as Sterling’s ambitious personal assistant V. Stiviano; Kelly AuCoin (Billions) as Sterling’s right-hand Andy Roeser; J. Alphonse Nicholson (P-Valley) as Chris Paul; Rich Sommers (Mad Men) as Clippers PR man Seth Burton; Corbin Bernsen (Psych) as Pierce O’Donnell; Clifton Davis (Madam Secretary) as NBA great Elgin Baylor; and Harriet Sansom Harris (Shining Vale) as Justine. Ten years ago today, TMZ published an audio recording of former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling saying racist things surreptitiously captured by his mistress, V. Stiviano. The recording led to his downfall, and changed the NBA forever. If you’re not a basketball fan, you might not remember the story. But FX’s limited series “Clipped,” which just got its first trailer today, makes a case for the Donald Sterling saga as a “People v. O.J. Simpson”-style story about race, class, power, and that unique corner of America known as Los Angeles. Per FX, “Clipped” “charts the collision between a dysfunctional basketball organization and even less functional marriage, and the precipitating tape’s impact on an ensemble of characters striving to win against the backdrop of the most cursed team in the league.” “Clipped” stars Ed O’Neill as Sterling, a man who made his fortune building an L.A. real estate empire; Laurence Fishburne as Clippers coach Doc Rivers, who joins the team and is immediately thrust into an uncomfortable position; Jacki Weaver as Sterling’s wife and business partner Shelly Sterling, who is tough as nails but is pushed to her limit; and Cleopatra Coleman as Sterling’s mistress V. Stiviano, whose vapid exterior is cover for a shrewd mind. The cast also features Kelly AuCoin, best known as famously bald banker “Dollar Bill” Wirtz on “Billions,” as a Sterling employee with a full head of hair. The limited series is based on an acclaimed ESPN podcast called “The Sterling Affairs,” and was created by Gina Welch, who serves as executive producer and showrunner. Other EPs include “American Crime Story” Emmy winners Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson, Zanne Devine, ESPN reporter Ramona Shelburne, and Kevin Bray, who directed three of the six episodes. “Clipped” premieres Tuesday, June 4 exclusively on Hulu. PREDICT the 2024 Emmy nominees through July 17 Make your predictions at Gold Derby now. Download our free and easy app for Apple/iPhone devices or Android (Google Play) to compete against legions of other fans plus our experts and editors for best prediction accuracy scores. See our latest prediction champs. Can you top our esteemed leaderboards next? Always remember to keep your predictions updated because they impact our latest racetrack odds, which terrify Hollywood chiefs and stars. Don’t miss the fun. Speak up and share your huffy opinions in our famous forums where 5,000 showbiz leaders lurk every day to track latest awards buzz. Everybody wants to know: What do you think? Who do you predict and why? Laurence Fishburne has been cast as Doc Rivers in the FX limited series The Sterling Affairs based on the ESPN 30 for 30 podcast of the same name. Jacki Weaver is also attached to star in the series which tells the downfall of Los Angeles Clippers’owner Donald Sterling. Weaver will star as Sterling’s wife Shelly Sterling. The six-episode series tells the behind the scenes story of Doc Rivers (Fishburne) and the Los Angeles Clippers’ quest to bring a championship to one of the historically worst franchises in all of sports during the impending downfall of the team’s owner, Donald Sterling, whose notoriously racist behavior is brought to light amid the power struggle between his wife of 60+ years, Shelly Sterling (Weaver), and his mistress, V. Stiviano. READ: Prophecy: Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Daniel Dae Kim to Star in Podcast Drama Series Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson’s Color Force (American Crime Story, Pose) is producing. Gina Welch serve as writer and executive producer on the series. Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson of Color Force also executive produce along with Color Force’s Nellie Reed. Ramona Shelburne, the reporter and host behind the original podcast, will executive produce as well. Kevin Bray will direct the first block of episodes and serve as an executive producer on those episodes. Rembert Browne is a producer. FX Productions will produce. “Gina Welch has done a tremendous job of adapting this story for FX, showing the historic resolve and grace of Doc Rivers and the Clippers players during this shocking event,” said Nick Grad, president of original programming for FX. “Building on Ramona Shelburne’s groundbreaking reporting, Gina, Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson delve even deeper into this pivotal moment in modern sports.” READ: FX Picked Up Blitz Bazawule’s The Scent of Burnt Flowers — Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Attached to Star Jacobson and Simpson have a successful history with FX. The pair currently executive produce “American Crime Story” for the cabler, and are currently prepping both “American Sports Story” and “American Love Story.” They previously executive produced the critically-acclaimed FX series “Pose,” which wrapped up its run on the network in 2021 after three seasons. Color Force is currently under an overall deal with FX Productions. FX's Clipped delves into the infamous racism scandal involving NBA team the LA Clippers, led by Doc Rivers against owner Donald Sterling. The limited series showcases the players' perspective, including their disdain for Sterling's reprehensible actions, resonating in today's climate. Clipped sheds light on race relations in basketball, with Laurence Fishburne starring as Head Coach Rivers in the fallout of Sterling's racist remarks. FX’s newest venture into headline-grabbing true stories is the upcoming limited series, Clipped. The six-part series revolving around the notorious NBA team, the LA Clippers, just released a trailer for one of the most infamous times in their history. Starring Laurence Fishburne as Head Coach Doc Rivers, the series depicts the controversy revolving around owner Donald Sterling’s (Ed O’Neill) racism in 2013. A detailed press release for the series explains the context of these events. “FX’s Clipped takes you behind the scenes of a notorious NBA owner’s racist remarks, captured on a tape heard around the world. Based on the hit ESPN 30 for 30 podcast ‘The Sterling Affairs,’ this limited series charts the collision between a dysfunctional basketball organization and even less functional marriage, and the precipitating tape’s impact on an ensemble of characters striving to win against the backdrop of the most cursed team in the league.” As depicted in the trailer, this series has many moving parts. Rivers initially accepts the position as Head Coach with the motivation of elevating the worst team in the league to a Championship. This pressure is further complicated by Sterling’s messy personal life. While estranged from his wife, Shelly (Jacki Weaver), he pursues a relationship with his personal assistant V (Cleopatra Coleman), who has aspirations of her own. This dynamic culminates in V recording Sterling telling her to not “bring Black people to my games.” In the series, as in real life, this causes a scandal of epic proportions. The ‘Clipped’ Trailer Delves Into Race Relations In Basketball While Sterling was known for this racist rhetoric for decades, the recording of such inflammatory remarks put a fine point on just what he was allowed to get away with. The trailer shows Sterling giving season ticket holders access to the players in their private moments in the locker room, treating them like they are pieces of meat. Rivers attempts to protect the players, pushing back against the sense of ownership Sterling has over the people on the team. “I’m used to a certain amount of people acting frickin’ normal,” Rivers growls in the trailer. Race becomes a pressing issue as the trailer focuses on the players' perspectives as well. Many of the team members vocalize their hatred for Sterling, with one stating his devastation about having to explain to his children how he can work for someone so reprehensible. This scandal also affects Rivers, who Sterling also tries to exert control over. As the owner of the team tries to claim that Rivers is also his property, the great scene stealer retorts: “You’re not my owner!” Stories like these resonate particularly because they continue to be topical. Though it is over a decade after the news broke, these themes still affect the world at large. FX has a brand of telling heightened stories that take place in the past of pop culture, but Clipped may be one of the most relevant. Formerly advertised as The Sterling Affairs, the series premieres on Hulu, on June 4. FX's Clipped series follows the downfall of Clippers owner Donald Sterling after racist remarks, premiering June 4 on Hulu. The series explores how Sterling's dysfunctional marriage and mistress led to the recording leak, impacting the Clippers organization. Clipped sheds light on racism and discrimination in sports, delving into the scandal that forced Sterling to sell the team for $2 billion. The Clipped trailer turns the infamous Los Angeles Clippers scandal into a drama series a decade after it occurred. Based on the ESPN 30 for 30 podcast, "The Sterling Affairs," FX's upcoming limited series chronicles the infamous scandal involving Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, who was caught on tape making racist remarks, which led to his disgraceful downfall. The cast includes Modern Family's Ed O’Neill as Donald Sterling, Jacki Weaver as his wife Shelly Sterling, Cleopatra Coleman as his mistress V. Stiviano, and Laurence Fishburne as Clippers head coach Doc Rivers. Today, FX released the first official trailer for Clipped. Watch it below: Starting with the hiring of Doc Rivers, the trailer goes behind the scenes of the infamous Donald Sterling scandal. The trailer emphasizes how his dysfunctional marriage and mistress precipitated the release of the recording, and the effect it had on the Clippers organization and players, both on and off the court. The Context Behind FX's Clipped Series Doc Rivers, Donald Sterling & More Laurence Fishburne as Doc Rivers and Ed O'Neill as Donald Sterling in Clipped While HBO's Winning Time chronicled the rise of the Los Angeles Lakers dynasty during the early 1980s, FX's Clipped tells the scandalous story of LA's other basketball team, the Clippers, who have commonly been called cursed since they have never won an NBA championship. However, there was an air of optimism when Doc Rivers, who won a championship with the Boston Celtics in 2008, was hired as the Clippers head coach in 2013, which is when the FX series begins. Winning Time Foreshadows Donald Sterling’s NBA Controversy RELATED Winning Time Foreshadows Donald Sterling’s NBA Controversy Winning Time episode 1 foreshadows one of the NBA's biggest scandals by introducing future Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling. Rivers was hired to coach a talented roster that included Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, and DeAndre Jordan – the trio responsible for the Lob City era due to their propensity for highlight-worthy alley-oops. However, the Clippers quickly lived up to their reputation as a cursed team when their longtime owner Donald Sterling was caught on tape telling his mistress, "Don’t bring Black people to my games." Based on the Clipped trailer, Sterling's mistress V. Stiviano leaked the tape to TMZ in an ambitious attempt to take over control of the Clippers organization, which was unsuccessful. Sterling's racist remarks were met with widespread condemnation and the NBA swiftly took action. In 2014, Sterling was banned from the NBA for life, fined $2.5 million, and forced to sell the team to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer for $2 billion. Along with going behind the scenes of this scandal, Clipped should explore how the controversy surrounding Sterling brought issues of racism and discrimination in professional sports to the forefront of public discussion. Source: FX/Hulu HBO had a hit with Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, and now Los Angeles’ other NBA team is stepping to center court. Except, the Los Angeles Clippers don’t have the winning history of the Lakers, so instead of focusing on the nonexistent glory years, it’s about one of the most glaring smears on the team’s name: Donald Sterling. It will be called Clipped, courtesy of FX and Hulu. According to Deadline, it will be based on the ESPN 30 for 30 podcast The Sterling Affairs. The site adds that the limited series will summarize “the collision between a dysfunctional basketball organization and even less-functional marriage, and the precipitating tape’s impact on an ensemble of characters striving to win against the backdrop of the most cursed team in the league.” Embattled Clippers owner Donald Sterling will be played by Ed O’Neill, head coach Doc Rivers’ role will be given to Laurence Fishburne, Alphonse Nicholson as Chris Paul, and Clifton Davis as Elgin Baylor. It tells the 2013 story of Rivers accepting the job and having some pieces that could help them make a deep playoff run with DeAndre Jordan, Blake Griffin, and led by Chris Paul. However, it all gets derailed when Sterling’s mistress known as V. Stiviano –ulterior motives in tow– recorded his irate rant over her posting a photo alongside Magic Johnson in 2014. “It bothers me a lot that you want to broadcast that you’re associating with black people. You can sleep with [black people]. You can bring them in, you can do whatever you want,” he said in the audio that was infamously turned over to TMZ. “The little I ask you is … not to bring them to my games.” The trailer shows a bright-eyed Fishburne excited, fresh off his championship-winning East Coast career coaching the Boston Celtics, hoping to do the same for the Clippers. Instead of focusing on building a winning roster, he’s met with a cheap, erratic and racist owner, forcing him to fight a morality battle as well. Watch the trailer above and see how social media is reacting to the forthcoming limited series below.

ATLAS Trailer 2 (2024) Jennifer Lopez, Simu Liu, Sci-Fi Movie ATLAS Trailer 2 (NEW 2024) Jennifer Lopez, Simu Liu, Sci-Fi Movie © 2024 - Netflix When AI threatens the future of the human race, it's up to Jennifer Lopez's Atlas Shepherd to kick some artificial ass and save the day. Set in a world with flying cars and robots, Netflix's sci-fi action flick Atlas centers on one woman’s mission to take down the world’s first AI terrorist. In the new trailer, debuting exclusively with Entertainment Weekly, we learn that Agent Atlas has spent years hunting an artificial intelligence known as Harlan (Simu Liu), which was "originally engineered to advance humanity" but has "instead nearly ended it." Despite her deep distrust of machines, Atlas is forced to rely on Smith, an AI voice in her robotic armor (known in the film as an "arc suit"), to survive and complete her mission. Lopez tells EW she was brought to tears by the “touching and moving story” at the center of all the action. “It’s a story of friendship and learning how to trust; the bond between two beings who connect in disastrous circumstances and teach each other how to be more human,” she says. Atlas features extended sequences where Lopez interacts solely with the disembodied voice of her arc suit. This presented a unique challenge for the performer: acting without a human scene partner. “It was like doing a one-woman show," she explains. "You’re just there, by yourself, imagining everything because it’s all green screen — there was no set to ground you." Fortunately, Lopez is no stranger to taking center stage. "As a solo performer who is accustomed to handling difficult workloads, she was especially suited to take on this challenging role," director Brad Peyton tells EW. Noting that Lopez "is a very intuitive actor," Peyton adds, "I tailored my entire approach to capturing her performance." Atlas. Jennifer Lopez as Atlas Shepherd Jennifer Lopez in 'Atlas.'. COURTESY OF NETFLIX Part of that involved prompting Lopez as to what her character would be seeing in the scene. "I wanted Brad to yell at me and tell me, 'We're crashing! There are meteors coming at you! They're shooting at you!' Once you had the beats of the scene, there’s a rhythm to it, and I just had to put all of my imagination, all of my emotion, all of my past experiences and visceral instincts into it,” she says. The trailer also introduces Sterling K. Brown as Colonel Banks, the leader of the arc-suit-wearing Rangers, who seems to save Atlas's life during an attack. “This movie really focuses on individuals' relationships with AI, and Sterling delivers an amazing performance,” Peyton shares. The director was excited to work with Liu as well, knowing the actor would bring something “fresh and interesting” to the role. "Harlan and Atlas knew each other when Atlas was a child, so the past events between them have shaped Atlas into who she is when we meet her as an adult," Peyton teases about the relationship between the movie’s protagonist and antagonist. Will Shepherd and Smith pull it off? Find out this summer! Atlas hits Netflix on May 24. An official trailer has just dropped for the new movie Atlas. Coming to Netflix on May 24, the film features Jennifer Lopez in her next major role for the streaming platform following the success of The Mother. In Atlas, Lopez plays a researcher who embarks on a mission to capture a robot on the run, with whom she has a history. The film also touches on artificial intelligence with Lopez's character afraid to embrace it until she's left with no other choice. The trailer, which also features Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings actor Simu Liu, can be watched below. Netflix True Crime AI RELATED Netflix Faces Backlash Over Alleged AI Images in True Crime Doc, Producer Responds Netflix had conjured up some backlash with the alleged use of AI imagery for a new true crime documentary, but a producer says that's not the case. The official synopsis for Atlas is as follows: "Atlas Shepherd (Jennifer Lopez), a brilliant but misanthropic data analyst with a deep distrust of artificial intelligence, joins a mission to capture a renegade robot with whom she shares a mysterious past. But when plans go awry, her only hope of saving the future of humanity from AI is to trust it." Along with Lopez and Simu Liu (Barbie), the film also stars Sterling K. Brown (This Is Us), Gregory James Cohan (The VelociPastor), Abraham Popoola (The Marvels), Lana Parrilla (Once Upon a Time), and Mark Strong (Shazam! Fury of the Gods). Brad Peyton directed and the script was written by Leo Sardarian and Aron Eli Coleite. One Piece Netflix RELATED Netflix's Live-Action One Piece Gets Big Change Behind the Scenes Ahead of Season 2 The live-action version of One Piece currently available on Netflix gets a change with its production ahead of Season 2. “The heart of Atlas is really about trust and how difficult it is to trust people,” Brad Peyton said of the film, per Netflix. “Atlas is told through the lens of a woman who’s learning to trust after undergoing a trauma that’s upended her life. It’s a reminder of how we have to have deep, meaningful relationships in our lives, in one way, shape, or form. That you can’t do everything by yourself; you have to choose to trust people at a certain point and let them in.” Lopez added, "I loved that this is a big sci-fi action movie, but at its core, it’s a story of friendship — and a love story, in a way. I always see everything as a love story, but this is a different kind of love between two beings who connect in disastrous circumstances, and teach each other how to be more human.” Jennifer Lopez Is Also Producing Atlas Lopez is producing alongside Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Benny Medina for Nuyorican Productions; Brad Peyton and Jeff Fierson for ASAP Entertainment; Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell for Safehouse Pictures; and Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter for Berlanti/Schechter Films. Samson Mucke and Michael Riley McGrath are executive producing. Atlas will premiere on Netflix on Friday, May 24, 2024. Source: Netflix Atlas Movie Poster Showing Jennifer Lopez Looking up Into the Sky Flying a Spaceship Atlas (2024) PG-13 Action Adventure Sci-Fi Director Brad Peyton Release Date May 24, 2024 Cast Jennifer Lopez , Simu Liu , Sterling K. Brown , Gregory James Cohan , Abraham Popoola , Lana Parrilla , Mark Strong Writers Leo Sardarian , Aron Eli Coleite Main Genre Sci-Fi Studio(s) Safehouse Pictures , ASAP Entertainment , Nuyorican Productions , Berlanti-Schechter Films Distributor(s) Netflix Simu Liu is about to move from the sunny, pink dressings of Barbie into the red-hot "mass-murdering, A.I psychopathic robot" realm of Jennifer Lopez's Atlas, and the new movie's villainous tinge got him excited to tackle a new era in his career. The actor told Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos that his agent initially pitched his role in the upcoming Netflix film as a deliciously dark foray into territory he never thought he'd venture. Simu Liu as Harlan and Jennifer Lopez as Atlas in Atlas. Simu Liu as Harlan and Jennifer Lopez as Atlas in Atlas. ANA CARBALLOSA/NETFLIX (2) "Imagine getting a call from your agent. 'We want you to be in a movie with J.Lo.' What's the kind of movie that appears in your mind? A rom-com! Maid in Manhattan! Like, yes. Sign me up, please!" Liu said on Thursday's episode of Live With Kelly and Mark. "They're like, 'You're trying to kill J.Lo.' I was like, hold on a second, what do you mean I'm trying to kill J.Lo? That's the last thing I want to do." Liu said he eventually came around to the idea of playing an evil character in the Brad Peyton-directed sci-fi flick, which follows Lopez as the titular agent hunting the world's first artificially intelligent superterrorist. See all the looks from the 2024 Met Gala red carpet Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. "I'm playing my first villain role, I'm in my villain era. It's really fun," Liu told Ripa and Consuelos. "Getting to work with Jen is a dream come true. It's not the first image of a J.Lo movie that conjured in my mind, but, yeah, I'd get into it." Atlas — also starring Sterling K. Brown and Mark Strong — streams May 24 on Netflix. "The future of humanity is in her hands." Netflix has unveiled the first look teaser trailer for a sci-fi movie called Atlas, starring Jennifer Lopez – making it another star-driven expensive spectacle that will release this summer streaming on Netflix. Yet another artificial intelligence-related sci-fi movie, since it's the big tech trend of the moment, everyone has to make movies about it. Atlas is set in a bleak future, where an A.I. soldier has determined that the only way to end war is to end humanity. Lopez plays a data analyst with a deep distrust of A.I., who joins a mission to capture a renegade robot. When plans go awry, her only hope of saving the future of humanity from AI is to trust it. Along with Lopez, this stars Simu Liu, Sterling K. Brown, Gregory James Cohan, Abraham Popoola, Lana Parrilla, & Mark Strong. From the looks of it, this is almost a pro-A.I. propaganda piece disguised as a sci-fi movie. The Creator is a bit different, but this seems rather blatant in its message where she must learn to "trust it." Huh. This is a nice teaser, with some awesome VFX shots, but will the rest of it be any good? Only time will tell. Check out the teaser below. Here's the first teaser trailer (+ poster) for Brad Peyton's Atlas, direct from Netflix's YouTube: Atlas Poster Atlas Shepherd (Jennifer Lopez), a brilliant but misanthropic data analyst with a deep distrust of artificial intelligence, joins a mission to capture a renegade robot with whom she shares a mysterious past. But when plans go awry, her only hope of saving the future of humanity from A.I. is to trust it. Atlas, formerly known as Spider, is directed by American VFX-drivn filmmaker Brad Peyton, director of the films Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, San Andreas, Incarnate, and also Rampage previously, plus the series "Daybreak" and "Albedo" most recently. The screenplay is written by Leo Sardarian and Aron Eli Coleite. It's produced by Brad Peyton and Jeff Fierson for ASAP Entertainment; Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell for Safehouse Pictures; Jennifer Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Benny Medina for Nuyorican Productions; Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter for Berlanti/Schechter Films. Netflix debuts Peyton's Atlas movie streaming on Netflix starting May 24th, 2024 this summer. Your thoughts? Netflix has released a new trailer for Atlas, a new sci-fi movie starring Jennifer Lopez. The new Atlas trailer previews Lopez’s new sci-fi movie releasing on Netflix in May 2024. The film was written by Leo Sardarian and Aron Eli Coleite. “The film follows Atlas Shepherd (Jennifer Lopez), a brilliant but misanthropic data analyst with a deep distrust of artificial intelligence, joins a mission to capture a renegade robot with whom she shares a mysterious past,” the synopsis reads. “But when plans go awry, her only hope of saving the future of humanity from AI is to trust it.” Check out the Atlas trailer, along with a poster for the movie, here (watch more trailers and clips): Atlas Jennifer Lopez Netflix Who is in Atlas? Atlas is directed by Brad Peyton, who previously made 2010’s Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore, 2012’s Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, 2015’s San Andreas, 2016’s Incarnate, and 2018’s Rampage. Along with Lopez, Atlas stars Simu Liu (Barbie, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings), Sterling K. Brown (American Fiction, This Is Us), Gregory James Cohan (The VelociPastor), Abraham Popoola (The Great, Andor), Lana Parrilla (Once Upon a Time, The Lincoln Lawyer), and Mark Strong (Kingsman: The Secret Service, Shazam!). Atlas is produced by Peyton and Jeff Fierson for ASAP Entertainment, Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell for Safehouse Pictures, Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, and Benny Medina for Nuyorican Productions, and Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter for Berlanti/Schechter Films. Samson Mücke and Michael Riley McGrath serve as executive producers. Lopez has worked with Netflix prior to Atlas, as she previously starred in 2023’s The Mother (directed by Niki Caro). She was also the subject of Amanda Micheli’s 2022 Netflix documentary, Halftime. Atlas releases on Netflix on May 24, 2024. Netflix on Tuesday dropped the latest trailer of Brad Peyton’s upcoming sci-fi action thriller Atlas in which Jennifer Lopez plays a brilliant but misanthropic data analyst who faces off against a renegade robot played by Simu Liu. Portraying a world ruled by artificial intelligence, the two-minute-48-second-long trailer focuses on Lopez’s Atlas Shepherd who has spent years pursuing a renegade robot known as Harlan (Liu). Explosions, widespread destruction, collapsing structures with bullets flying in all directions fill the screen in subsequent scenes before it is revealed that the only way to defeat Harlan is to send Atlas on a mission. ADVERTISEMENT We see Lopez grappling with robotic adversaries while battling fierce winds and raging fires on a hostile snow-covered planet. Deep down, Atlas harbours a disdain for artificial technology and refuses to trust Smith, a computer programme. However, faced with Harlan's imminent threat to humanity, Atlas must ultimately rely on Smith to navigate the perilous situation. The trailer ends with gripping action sequences that reach a climax with Lopez's robot unleashing havoc upon Harlan's forces, setting the stage for an intense confrontation. Lopez, who is also one of the producers of the film, shared the trailer on Instagram. “Coming this Memorial Day Weekend… ATLAS is on @Netflix on May 24,” she wrote in the caption, triggering excitement among her fans on social media. Apart from Lopez and Liu, the film also stars Sterling K. Brown, Gregory James Cohan, Abraham Popoola, Lana Parrilla and Mark Strong in key roles. Atlas is slated to premiere on Netflix on May 24.

SHADOW LAND Trailer (2024) Rhona Mitra, Jon Voight, Thriller Movie SHADOW LAND Trailer (2024) Rhona Mitra, Jon Voight, Marton Csokas, Thriller Movie © 2024 - Paramount Screen Rant presents the trailer for the upcoming thriller Shadow Land, starring Jon Voight as a former president. President Wainwright's dreams add a unique layer to the thriller, questioning his sanity and trustworthiness unlike other presidential films. Director James Banford's stunt performer background may add an exciting element to Shadow Land's tension and action sequences. Shadow Land is a new thriller starring Academy Award winner Jon Voight, and Screen Rant has a first look at the trailer. From Republic Pictures, Shadow Land was directed by James Bamford (Arrow, NCIS: Hawai’i) and written by Ian Corson. The movie tells the story of a former president, played by Voight, who is haunted by dreams of being assassinated and discovers a conspiracy to discredit his presidency. Screen Rant is happy to present the trailer for Shadow Land, which hints at the kinds of tension, twists, and turns that are a key element of many of the best thriller movies. It also showcases the film’s cast, which—along with Voight—includes Marton Csokas (The Equalizer, The Last Duel) and Rhona Mitra (The Last Ship, Underworld: Rise of the Lycans). Take a look at the trailer, below, and get ready to watch Shadow Land when it is released in select theaters on May 31 and can be seen on digital platforms on June 4. What Sets Shadow Land Apart From Other Movies About U.S. Presidents There are many movies about U.S. presidents, but the Shadow Land trailer seems to offer a new twist on the subject in a few ways. The synopsis of the movie states that Voight’s President Wainwright uncovers a conspiracy to discredit his presidency and that he and his advisor work to get to the bottom of it without exposing a crisis from his time in office. The legacy of a former president is an interesting subject to tackle, especially if it has to do with that president reckoning with questionable actions taken while in office. The other thread that seems to be evident in the trailer above is that of President Wainwright’s dreams. It appears as though the character’s sanity is in question by other characters, if not the audience itself, throughout the movie. With many well-known movies featuring presidents generally portraying them as highly competent or incompetent, the idea of a former president whose mind may or may not be trusted is relatively unique to Shadow Land. James Bamford also likely approached Shadow Land with a unique eye given the director’s long history as a stunt performer. His impressive resume as a stunt performer and/or coordinator includes Elysium, X-Men: The Last Stand, Arrow, and Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn. Shadow Land doesn’t appear to be as action-packed as movies like White House Down, but when its tension explodes into action of any kind, Banford’s history of working on that side of filmmaking could very well come into play. "Every second of every day you make a choice that can change your life." Sony Classics posted an updated 2024 official trailer for the 4K re-release of this German classic Run Lola Run, which originally debuted in 1998 some 26 years ago. Anyone who loves cinema already knows and has seen this movie, and it's still as thrilling & exciting to watch today as it was back then. It played at Sundance 1999 (and won the Audience Award there) and also screened at the 1998 Venice & Toronto Film Festivals. After her boyfriend botches a money handover, Lola has 20 minutes to bring 100,000 DM to him or he robs a store. If the money is not returned, there will be consequences. We see three possible scenarios, depending on Lola's encounters. She races through the streets of Berlin to find the money and bring it to him on the other side of the city before it's too late. Franka Potente and Moritz Bleibtru star in Tykwer's kinetic Berlin thriller. While the film initially premiered 26 years ago, they're celebrating the 25th anniversary of its original US opening in 1999. Roger Ebert gave the film 3 stars in his original review: "I would not want to see a sequel to the film, and at 81 minutes it isn't a second too short, but what it does, it does cheerfully, with great energy, and very well." Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 3 in Foreign Films, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Review: David Leitch's 'The Fall Guy' is a Stunt-Filled Blast and a Half By Alex Billington The Fall Guy Review Making movies these days seems even more challenging than ever. Throwing tons of money at and/or hiring the most famous actors doesn't automatically make a movie good. It doesn't even mean that the movie will be (financially) successful anymore. One of the greatest challenges of successful filmmaking is balancing all of the artistic elements in just the right way - it has to have a great script, actors with the right chemistry not to meniton strong performances, striking visuals, the right pacing, everything else. This isn't easy to pull off. Sometimes a filmmaker does get it just right and it makes for blissful entertainment. The Fall Guy is one of those movies. I am so glad that it lives up to its potential, to all the early hype, and lives up to the concept itself - which is meant to shine light on all of the behind-the-scenes stuntman / stuntwoman work that goes into making action movies. Even though this is technically a remake / movie version of the 1980s TV series of the same name, it feels like a singular work designed by stuntmen as a fun-for-everyone summer smash. It also feels like a landmark moment in teaching audiences about how their favorite movies are really made. Read the Review ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 3 in Review | Comments Another 'Sneak Peek' Trailer for JLo's Mech Suit Sci-Fi Thriller 'Atlas' By Alex Billington Atlas Featurette "Bring Atlas Shepherd into this op is a spectacularly awful idea." Netflix has debuted another new trailer labeled as a "sneak peek" for the Atlas movie, starring Jennifer Lopez. Arriving to watch streaming on Netflix later this May. We've already posted two official trailers for this movie so far. Will another convince anyone to watch? Atlas is set in a bleak future, where an A.I. soldier has determined that the only way to end war is to end humanity. Lopez plays a data analyst with a deep distrust of A.I., who is taken on a mission to capture a renegade robot. When plans go awry, her only hope of saving the future of humanity from AI is to trust it. Co-starring Simu Liu, Sterling K. Brown, Gregory James Cohan, Abraham Popoola, Lana Parrilla, & Mark Strong. Another artificial intelligence-related sci-fi movie, since it's the big tech trend of the moment, there have to be movies about it. This one seems a bit awkward with JLo having to to learn to "trust" her AI software known as "Smith" but let's see... At least it looks cool! Will the rest of it be any good? Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 3 in Featurette, Sci-Fi, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Official Trailer for 'Tell That to the Winter Sea' with Greta Bellamacina By Alex Billington Tell That to the Winter Sea Trailer "This all feels so special. All the women I love in one room." Kaleidoscope has debuted an official trailer for an indie film titled Tell That to the Winter Sea, launching to watch this month on VOD. The film is the latest sapphic romance from writer / director Jaclyn Bethany, telling the story of an old romance from years ago that digs up old feelings. Just a week before Jo gets married – she is reunited with Scarlet, rekindling their friendship and an ex-teen romance. Unresolved feelings still linger between them while the rest of the group enjoys the weekend away. With Jo about to embark on a new stage in her life, but struggling to let go of the past, she reflects with Scarlet on the young girls they once were, and the women they are becoming. This stars Greta Bellamacina as Jo, with Amber Anderson as Scarlet, plus Tamsin Egerton, Josette Simon, Jessica Plummer, and Bebe Cave. It looks like an emotional, heartfelt story about growing up. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 3 in Indies, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Full Trailer for 'Uncle Samsik' Dramatic Series Starring Song Kang-ho By Alex Billington Uncle Sam-Sik Trailer "The world has changed." Disney+ has revealed an official trailer for a series titled Uncle Samsik, another intriguing Korean streaming series launching on Disney+ in Korea soon. It's a 1960s-set tale of two men, their pride, greed and bromance. Created and directed by Shin Yeon-shick. Starring Song Kang-ho, Byun Yo-han, Lee Kyu-hyung, Jin Ki-joo, and Seo Hyun-woo. It is Song Kang-ho's first drama series since his debut. Set in the turbulent backdrop of the 1960s, the series depicts the passionate desire and bromance between Uncle Samsik who "ate three meals a day even during the war" and super-elite Kim San, who write a story of love, trust, or doubt. Song Kang-ho stars as Uncle Samsik - Kim San's partner whom he meets and commits that they will achieve their dreams together. Byun Yo-han co-stars as Kim San, an elite graduate from the Korean Military Academy. He changed his major to economics while training in the United States and returns home with a dream of making Korea an industrial country. This seems like a much more serious and dramatic story about greed and arrogance than what Disney+ usually producers (in Korea). Take a look. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 3 in Foreign Films, Streaming, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Third Trailer for Jeff Nichols' Film 'The Bikeriders' Opening This June By Alex Billington The Bikeriders Trailer #3 "We ain't gonna follow nobody, except somebody who can hold their own." Focus Features has debuted a third official trailer for The Bikeriders, made by filmmaker Jeff Nichols. Finally opening in theaters this June. It premiered at film festivals last fall, but was pulled off the 2023 schedule during the big strikes last year. Focus Features picked it up and launched a new trailer for it a few months ago (catch the 2023 trailer here). The Bikeriders is a furious drama following the rise of a fictional 1960s Midwestern motorcycle club through the lives of its members. The impressive ensemble cast, most of whom did their own riding on many period-accurate motorcycles, features Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, Mike Faist, Boyd Holbrook, and Norman Reedus. If you need any more footage to convince you to go watch this, there's plenty of great scenes in here. Roll with all The Bikeriders on the big screen next month. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 2 in To Watch, Trailer | Comments Memphis Soul Music Record Label 'STAX: Soulsville U.S.A.' Doc Trailer By Alex Billington STAX: Soulsville U.S.A. Trailer "We were on top of the world." HBO Docs has unveiled the trailer for a documentary series titled STAX: Soulsville U.S.A., arriving for streaming later this month. This docu series from HBO "captures how an underdog record label launched a movement and superstar musicians like Isaac Hayes and Otis Redding." The Memphis soul sound that electrified the world... In 1960s Memphis, an audacious set of interracial collaborators dared to make their own music on their own terms, forming Stax Records, one of America's most influential creators of Black music. At the peak of its success, Stax artists commemorated the Watts Rebellion by playing to over 100,000 African Americans at the 1972 benefit concert Wattstax. During an era of major social turbulence, systemic inequity, racial tensions, Stax saw stunning artistic & cultural success, and managed to rebound from repeated business setbacks & losses before the studio ultimately dissolved after 15 pioneering years. With appearances by Otis Redding, Estelle Axton, Al Bell, Steve Cropper, Isaac Hayes, Booker T. Jones, Sam Moore, & Deanie Parker. Looks like a lovely tribute to Stax and all their artists. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 2 in Documentaries, Streaming, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Official Trailer for Unsettling Folk Horror Indie Film 'Silence of the Prey' By Alex Billington Silence of the Prey Horror Trailer "To the Harvest!" The Horror Collective has revealed the trailer for an indie horror titled Silence of the Prey, an unsettling feature about a cannibalistic cult. This is set to launch on VOD this May after playing a few festivals. In a desperate bid to secure a future for her child, an undocumented immigrant mother takes a caretaker job. Unbeknownst to her, the elderly man conceals a horrifying truth... Producers Monte Bezell & Den Tolmor explain: "Our film encapsulates the harrowing vanishing of thousands, shrouding the boundary between the enigmatic and the inconceivable. It stands as a chilling homage to the terrors that reverberate within the void of the absent, an uncompromising, spine-tingling saga that compels us to confront the abyss lurking amidst our midst." The film stars Monte Bezell, Michael Doyle, Lorianna Izrailova, Karyna Kudzina, Chris LaPanta, Rebecca Packer. Looks gross and frightening! For die-hard horror fans only. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 2 in Horror, Indies, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Benedict Cumberbatch in 80s NYC + Puppets Series 'Eric' Full Trailer By Alex Billington Eric Trailer "Don't give up on him" Netflix has revealed the first official trailer for a very dark, emotional drama series titled Eric, the latest creation from award-winning British writer Abi Morgan (of Shame, The Iron Lady, Suffragette, "The Split", "All About Marriage"). Set for a streaming debut on Netflix later in May. Vincent, a grief-stricken father whose son goes missing, finds solace through his friendship with Eric, the monster that lives under Edgar's bed. It's set in NYC in the 1980s and features "puppets...lots of puppets." Netflix's Eric mini-series stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Gaby Hoffmann, and McKinley Belcher III. It follows the desperate search of a father when his nine year old son disappears one morning on the way to school. "As Vincent’s progressively destructive behaviour alienates his family, his work colleagues, and the detectives trying to help him, it’s Eric, a delusion of necessity, who becomes his only ally in the pursuit to bring his son home." The cast also includes Dan Fogler and Clarke Peters. This looks dark and gritty and strange and emotional! Not an easy thing to pull off. It sort of reminds me of Where the Wild Things Are but in 80s NY. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 2 in Streaming, To Watch, Trailer | Comments New Trailer for 50th Anniv. Re-Release of Coppola's 'The Conversation' By Alex Billington The Conversation Trailer "Don't get involved in this, Mr. Caul." Don't get involved in what?! Who is after him?! Studiocanal UK has revealed a new re-release trailer for Francis Ford Coppola's The Conversation, for its 50th anniversary this year. The film initially opened in 1974 and premiered at the 1974 Cannes Film Festival, meaning he is back again premiering his newest film (Megalopolis) at Cannes 2024 a full 50 years later. "To mark the 50th anniversary of Francis Ford Coppola’s (The Godfather, One From the Heart) seminal neo-noir thriller, The Conversation, we are is thrilled to announce a brand-new 4K restoration of the film to UK cinemas on July 5th." This paranoia masterpiece stars Gene Hackman as sound surveillance expert Harry Caul, who hears something while taping a couple. A paranoid, secretive surveillance expert has a crisis of conscience when he suspects that the couple he is spying on will be murdered. The ensemble cast also includes John Cazale, Allen Garfield, Frederic Forrest, Cindy Williams, Michael Higgins, Elizabeth MacRae, Teri Garr, Harrison Ford, Mark Wheeler, and Robert Duvall. This is a real classic! Still makes you feel extra anxious (who's listening?!) after watching. With a new poster by Laurent Durieux - seen below. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 2 in To Watch, Trailer | Comments French 'Madwomen' Film 'Party of Fools' Trailer with Mélanie Thierry By Alex Billington Party of Fools Trailer "Help with the ball and I'll get you out of here." Madman Films from Australia has just revealed the main international trailer for a French dramatic thriller titled Party of Fools, which is the updated English title for this film originally known as Captives in French. It premiered last year and already opened in France in January, but has no US date yet - expected sometime later in the year. Based on a true story taking place in Paris in 1894, at the Salpêtrière Hospital, one year after the death of Prof. Jean-Martin Charcot. A young woman named Fanni voluntarily allowed herself to be locked up in the Salpêtrière hospital in order to look for her mother. A ball is being prepared there... Searching among the multitude of so-called "madwomen", she discovers a community of modern heroines who defy all of her expectations, along with the unexpected friendship of fellow patients. She sets an escape during the "Party of Fools" ball. Starring Mélanie Thierry as Fanni, with Josiane Balasko, Marina Foïs, Carole Bouquet, and Yolande Moreau. Early reviews say that this film is "moving, very well researched and buoyed by an incredibly impressive cast of actresses." Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 2 in Foreign Films, Indies, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Watch: Wes Anderson Directed This Funny Commercial for Montblanc By Alex Billington Wes Anderson's Montblanc Commercial "in the morning, by the way, we'll all three ski back down to base camp after breakfast." What a surprise! There's another new Wes Anderson short film now out online for everyone to enjoy. It turns out Anderson has directed a funny 3-minute short film commercial for the uber fancy German pen company Montblanc. They just debuted it online and it's absolutely worth a quick watch. You have to see what Wes cooked up for them! He even appears in this one! The short is celebrating 100 years of the pen called the Meisterstück, that was first introduced by the company in 1924. Which actually is quite remarkable! "An ode to individual style and mastery." The film stars Rupert Friend, Jason Schwartzman, and Wes Anderson as three Montblanc fans (or perhaps aficionados?) who take refuge in a mountain cabin near the real Mont Blanc to discuss their love for and appreciation of Montblanc pens. As lovely as they are, they're definitely out of my price range. Even if this is all just obvious advertising, it's still amusing seeing these three together in a film.

THIS TIME NEXT YEAR Trailer (2024) Lucien Laviscount, Sophie Cookson, Romance Movie THIS TIME NEXT YEAR Trailer (2024) Lucien Laviscount, John Hannah, Sophie Cookson, Romance Movie © 2024 - Signature Entertainment "If I cross a line, I ruin it." "Everything's such a mess right now..." Signature Ent. in the UK has debuted an official trailer for a sweet new British romantic comedy film called This Time Next Year, arriving on VOD in June this summer in the UK. No US date is set yet, and this hasn't played at any festivals either, despite looking pretty good. Minnie and Quinn are born on the same day, one minute apart, in the same hospital in London. Their lives may have begun together, but their worlds couldn't be more different now. Years later they find themselves bumping into each other again. Maybe it's time for her to finally take a chance on love. Lucien Laviscount (best known from Emily in Paris) and Sophie Cookson (from "Gypsy" & Infinite) star in this effervescent tale of romance, friendship and two separate lives destined to align. It's directed by acclaimed editor Nick Moore (who has edited many British classics including Notting Hill, About a Boy, Love Actually, Along Came Polly, Nanny McPhee, Wild Child). This looks charming! It's simple yet sweet. Here's the official UK trailer (+ poster) for Nick Moore's This Time Next Year, from Signature's YouTube: This Time Next Year Poster This Time Next Year Film Flung together at a New Year's Eve party one year, Minnie (Sophie Cookson) & Quinn (Lucien Laviscount) quickly realise they share a connection - they were born on New Year’s Day of the same year, in the same London hospital. Minnie grew up convinced that this mysterious Quinn stole all her luck, setting her on a path of misfortune. Horrified at the misunderstanding, Quinn is set on making amends. But is it Quinn or is it fate that is scheming to bring the two together? Only time will tell... This Time Next Year is directed by acclaimed British film editor Nick Moore, director of the films Wild Child, Horrid Henry: The Movie, and Pudsey the Dog: The Movie previously, and an editor on many classics including Notting Hill, About a Boy, Love Actually, Along Came Polly, Nanny McPhee, and Morning Glory. The screenplay is written by Sophie Cousens. It's produced by Erika Hossington, Herbert Kloiber, and Giuliano Papadia. This hasn't premiered at any film festivals or elsewhere, as far as we know. Signature Ent. will debut This Time Next Year direct-to-VOD in the UK starting June 3rd, 2024 this summer. No US release date is confirmed yet - stay tuned. Signature Entertainment has released the first trailer for the upcoming romantic comedy This Time Next Year, based on Sophie Cousens’ New York Times bestselling novel of the same name. The feature is set to arrive on digital platforms on June 3, 2024. This Time Next Year, described as “a moving, joyful love story,” stars Sophie Cookson (The Huntsman: Winter’s War) and Lucien Laviscount (Emily in Paris) as two different people brought together through fate. The film is directed by acclaimed editor Nick Moore, whose work includes Wild Child, Notting Hill, About a Boy, and Love Actually. Watch the trailer down below (watch more trailers): What Is This Time Next Year About? The upcoming feature will center on Quinn Hamilton (Laviscount) and Minnie Cooper (Cookson), who — despite their differences — share the same birthday, birth year, and birthplace. Both of them were even born in the same London-based hospital. Though they entered the world on the same day, their worlds couldn’t be more different: Quinn seems to have his life figured out, while Minnie’s life is filled with an unfortunate series of events. Minnie grew up believing that her birthday was forever cursed because of a man she had never met — until they accidentally met each other during their thirtieth birthday. “Flung together at a New Year’s Eve party, Minnie and Quinn quickly realize they share a connection — they were born on New Year’s Day of the same year, in the same London hospital, one minute apart,” the synopsis reads. “Minnie grew up convinced that this mysterious Quinn — born first — stole the name her mother planned for her, and with it all her luck, setting her on a path of misfortune. Horrified at the misunderstanding, Quinn is set on making amends. But is it Quinn or is it fate that is scheming to bring the two together?” British romantic comedy ‘This Time Next Year’ is coming to digital platforms in June courtesy of Signature Entertainment. With a cast led by Lucien Laviscount (‘Emily in Paris’) and Sophie Cookson (‘Kingsman: The Secret Service’), the film is directed by Nick Moore (‘Wild Child’) and written by Sophie Cousens. Watch the trailer below: Flung together at a New Year’s Eve party, Minnie and Quinn quickly realise they share a connection – they were born on New Year’s Day of the same year, in the same London hospital, one minute apart. Minnie grew up convinced that this mysterious Quinn – born first – stole the name her mother planned for her, and with it all her luck, setting her on a path of misfortune. Horrified at the misunderstanding, Quinn is set on making amends. But is it Quinn or is it fate that is scheming to bring the two together? The film also stars Golda Rosheuvel (‘Bridgerton’), John Hannah (‘The Mummy’), Monica Dolan (‘Pride’), Anita Dobson (‘EastEnders’) and Mandip Gill (‘Doctor Who’). See the key artwork below: This Time Next Year - Lucien Laviscount and Sophie Cookson Credit: Signature Entertainment ‘This Time Next Year’ is available on Digital Platforms 3rd June 2024, distributed by Signature Entertainment. Protagonist Pictures (via Deadline) unveiled the first look for This Time Next Year, an upcoming romantic comedy based on Sophie Cousens’ New York Times best-selling novel of the same name. Starring Sophie Cookson (The Huntsman: Winter’s War) and Lucien Laviscount (Emily in Paris), the forthcoming feature is directed by Wild Child’s filmmaker Nick Moore, who has served as an editor for various hit rom-coms including Notting Hill and Love Actually. What Is This Time Next Year About? The film will center on the two complete strangers, Quinn (Laviscount) and Minnie (Cookson), who share not only the same birthday — which is on New Year’s Day — but the same birth year and birth place: a hospital in London. “Flung together at a New Year’s Eve party, Minnie and Quinn quickly realize they share a connection — they were born on New Year’s Day of the same year, in the same London hospital, one minute apart,” the synopsis reads. “Minnie grew up convinced that this mysterious Quinn — born first — stole the name her mother planned for her, and with it all her luck, setting her on a path of misfortune. Horrified at the misunderstanding, Quinn is set on making amends. But is it Quinn or is it fate that is scheming to bring the two together?” You can check out the first look for This Time Next Year down below: Image via Protagonist Pictures, Chris Harris This Time Next Year, described as “an effervescent, serendipitous tale of friendship” and “romance,” is filmed in London and Rome. BlackBox Multimedia’s Giuliano Papadia and Night Train Media’s Herbert L. Kloiber served as the film’s producers. In addition to Cookson and Laviscount, Bridgerton’s Golda Rosheuvel also joined the cast alongside Doctor Who’s Mandip Gill, Four Weddings and a Funeral’s John Hannah, and Cyrano’s Monica Dolan. I know I've been flipping back and forth a LOT with my opinion on the upcoming martial arts movie The Forbidden Kingdom, but now I've settled - holy shit this looks amazing!! This is what a trailer for this movie should be all about! No need to intro it with that terrible story about the kid being transported back in time, you can figure that out when you see it. Just focus on the two great martial artists - Jackie Chan and Jet Li - and then spend the rest of the time showing just a few of the awesome fights we'll see. By the end with the big fight montage I was pumped up and ready to see this tomorrow! I truly hope it's as good as the trailer makes it out to be. Back in mid-November of 2007 we ran a trailer with some early edits of footage. After watching that I said that it was "pretty much absolute bad ass all contained within one 2-minute video." Then in late December an official teaser trailer was released that I didn't much like. I went as far as to say that "this seems way too cheesy and way too much of a 'fantasy adventure'." Now I've flipped back to the good side again and will officially say that I think this looks like it could be incredible. Watch the newest trailer for The Forbidden Kingdom: [flv:forbidden-kingdom.flv 504 210] You can also watch The Forbidden Kingdom trailer in High Definition at Yahoo The Forbidden Kingdom is directed by Rob Minkoff, of Disney's The Lion King, Stuart Little, and The Haunted Mansion, and was written by John Fusco (Young Guns, Hidalgo). Wait, what, a Disney director doing a kung fu epic?! The fight choreography in the film was done by Yuen Wo Ping, who choreographed the complete Matrix trilogy and both Kill Bill movies. The Forbidden Kingdom arrives in theaters from Lionsgate on April 18th. The newest poster is featured below. This Time Next Year centers around a couple that discovers a connection through birthdates and a hospital. The romcom is an adaptation of a best-selling novel written by Sophie Cousens. Directed by Nick Moore, the movie includes a cast with familiar faces like Sophie Cookson, John Hannah and Golda Rosheuvel. We all know that love is a universal language, but it's always comforting to get confirmation. In This Time Next Year, this confirmation comes from across the pond. Today, Signature Entertainment released though Deadline a trailer for the British romcom that highlights its most lovable aspects. The story centers around a couple that discovers during a New Year's Eve party that they share a highly improbable connection. The movie is set to premiere on the UK on June 3, and an American release window is yet to be announced. Since we'll have to wait a little to find out all that happens in This Time Next Year, the trailer already reveals what the mysterious connection is that Minnie (Sophie Cookson) and Quinn (Lucien Laviscount) share. Both of them were born on New Year's Day of the same year, at the same hospital and one minute apart from each other. To say they were destined to meet is an understatement, and the couple also realizes that from the start. This Time Next Year will also get creative with the mandatory meet-cute: Minnie and Quinn's first encounter happens when she accidentally breaks the handle of a door during a party and immediately panics. Luckily, Quinn hears her through the noise of the party and opens the door for her. Even though they instantly like each other, Minnie realizes that Quinn's name is the one that she would have if he wasn't born in the same place and at the same time as her. 'This Time Next Year' Is Adapted By The Best Writer Possible Book stans out there will be happy to realize that This Time Next Year is based on The New York Times best-selling novel of the same name by author Sophie Cousens. Fans of the novel will be extra stoked to learn that the author herself penned the screenplay and adapted her own novel. Cousens is no stranger to the entertainment business, though: She worked as a producer on The Graham Norton Show and on Russell Howard's Good News. The movie is directed by Nick Moore, who's been a major editor of romcoms for the past two decades. He edited Notting Hill, About a Boy, Along Came Polly, Burnt, Red, White and Royal Blue and many, many others. For the cast of This Time Next Year, he also recruited John Hannah (Spartacus: Blood and Sand), Golda Rosheuvel (Bridgerton), Monica Dolan (Black Mirror), Mandip Gill (Doctor Who) and Anita Dobson (Eastenders). This Time Next Year premieres in the UK on June 3. The U.S. release date is yet to be announced. You can watch the trailer above.

CORA BORA Trailer (2024) Meg Stalter, Chelsea Peretti, Thomas Mann CORA BORA Trailer (2024) Megan Stalter, Chelsea Peretti, Thomas Mann, Ayden Mayeri, Drama Movie © 2024 - Brainstorm Media "You are the one that left." "For my career." "I don't buy that." Brainstorm Media has revealed the trailer for an indie comedy titled Cora Bora, the latest from indie filmmaker Hannah Pearl Utt. This premiered at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival and it also played at the Provincetown, Frameline, Outfest LA, and Stockholm Film Festivals last year. Now set for a release in June in limited theaters. Cora Bora stars Hack's standout talent Meg Stalter as Cora. After a floundering music career, she goes back home to win her girlfriend back but will realize that it's much more than her love life that needs salvaging. The ensemble cast includes Jojo T. Gibbs, Manny Jacinto, Ayden Mayeri, Thomas Mann, Chrissie Fit, Andre Hyland, Margaret Cho, with Chelsea Peretti and Darrell Hammond. This looks light and screwy and funny. Might be fun. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Hannah Pearl Utt's film Cora Bora, direct from YouTube: Cora Bora Poster Cora's (Meg Stalter) relationship is not going well. She decides to put her fledgling music career and life of random hookups on hold to go back home to win her girlfriend back, where she realizes that it's much more than her love life that needs salvaging. Cora Bora is directed by American indie actress / writer / filmmaker Hannah Pearl Utt, director of the film Before You Know It, as well as the "Disengaged" series & Disengaged film previously. The screenplay is written by Rhianon Jones. Produced by Mallory Schwartz, Jeffrey Soros, Simon Horsman. This first premiered at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival last year. Brainstorm Media will debut Cora Bora in select US theaters starting June 14th, 2024 this summer. Anyone curious? Meg Stalter is taking the lead in her latest feature “Cora Bora.” The comedy, which premiered at the 2023 SXSW Festival, stars the “Hacks” breakout actress as the titular musician who goes home to win back her girlfriend only to realize it’s much more than her love life that needs salvaging. Hannah Pearl Utt directs the comedy from a script by Rhianon Jones. The cast includes Jojo T. Gibbs, Manny Jacinto, Ayden Mayeri, Thomas Mann, Chrissie Fit, Andre Hyland, Margaret Cho, Chelsea Peretti, and Darrell Hammond. The film features original music and a score composed by indie artist Miya Folick. “I’m thrilled for audiences to get to see Meg in a leading role and to fall for her character the way I have,” director Utt said in a press statement. Related Stories IndieWire IndieWire Earns Record 9 Southern California Journalism Award Nominations, Including Best News Website 'Thelma' ‘Thelma’ Trailer: June Squibb Is a 93-Year-Old Grandma Out for Revenge The IndieWire review called Stalter a “whirlwind and a universe unto herself” who boasts “her unique brand of uncomfortably confident loser” onscreen. Stalter told Entertainment Weekly that “Cora Bora” marked her “first really big role” and is “definitely different than anything I’ve gotten to do so far.” She added, “I love being on ‘Hacks’ and I love making videos and performing live, but this is the first earnest thing I’ve gotten to show that’s a little more dramatic.” “Hacks” returns to Max on May 2. “Cora Bora” is produced by Mallory Schwartz, Jeffrey Soros, and Simon Horsman, with Andrew Blau, Luke Rodgers, Morgan Earnest, Rhianon Jones, and Tristan Scott–Behrends as executive producers. Lead actress Stalter is next set to star in Lena Dunham’s Netflix series “Too Much,” playing a workaholic reeling from a breakup who opts to uproot her life to London. She soon meets Felix, played by “The White Lotus” star Will Sharpe, who dismantles her own objections to finding love again. The series is billed as “an ex-pat rom-com for the disillusioned who wonder if true love is still possible, but sincerely hope that it is,” per Netflix. Dunham co-created the series with her husband, Luis Felber, who provides original music. “Cora Bora” premieres in theaters June 14 from Brainstorm Media. Check out the trailer below. Cora Bora, starring Megan Stalter, offers a fresh take on LA, revealing its unglamorous side and emphasizing the urgency of the protagonist's situation. The film depicts Cora's emotional turmoil as she navigates her failing music career and struggling relationship, showcasing Stalter's talent beyond comedy. With a 93% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Cora Bora is a festival darling worth checking out for its realistic portrayal of LA and compelling storyline. One of last year's festival darlings, Cora Bora, has just dropped its first trailer ahead of its theatrical release on June 14th. Cora Bora tells the story of Cora, who heads back home to win over her girlfriend before realising it isn't just her romantic life that needs fixing. The movie stars Megan Stalter (Hacks), Jojo T. Gibbs (Twenties), Manny Jacinto (The Good Place), Ayden Mayeri (Veep), Thomas Mann (Project X), Chrissie Fit (Pitch Perfect), Andre Hyland (The Fourth), Margaret Cho (All-American Girl), and Chelsea Peretti (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), with Darrell Hammond (Saturday Night Live). Directed by Hannah Pearl Utt and penned by Shiva Baby and Palm Trees and Power Lines executive producer Rhianon Jones, the movie revolves around the complicated character Cora. She appears confident yet is emotionally unstable and faces numerous challenges. Besides the typical daily annoyances of interacting with others, she's struggling to kickstart her barely-existent music career. At the same time, she's trying to keep her shaky relationship with her girlfriend intact. Cora left college and moved from her hometown of Portland, Oregon to Los Angeles to dedicate herself to music. She was once part of The Maybe Nots, a band with a dedicated fan base. However, with the band disbanded, she's now eager to succeed as a solo artist. Is 'Cora Bora' Worth Checking Out? From the reviews that are available, absolutely. The film currently sits with a 93% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Collider's Emily Bernard saw the film at SXSW back in March 2023, and praised Stalter's performance, as well as the depiction of Los Angeles in the movie. It’s surprising how much Cora Bora tilts dramatic, with the setting of Los Angeles being a major contributing factor. Not to sound cliché, but LA really felt like a character in this movie. The film depicted the City of Angels in a very unglamorous, but far more realistic way than a movie usually would. This helped emphasize the dire situation that Cora found herself in, and the urgency with which she needed to remedy said situation. There’s also a late-stage hefty reveal that provides a lot of context and possible explanation as to why Cora is the way that she is. Cora Bora is a bit of a surprise first leading role for Stalter as it's a comedy that’s soaked in heartache, trauma, and self-discovery. It’s a vehicle that proves she can not only make us laugh, but make us feel some feelings, too. Cora Bora opens in theatres on June 14. Brainstorm Media unveiled the official trailer for Cora Bora, the comedy film starring Megan Stalter (Hacks) as a struggling musician willing to do anything to win back her girlfriend. Also starring in the movie are Jojo T. Gibbs, Manny Jacinto, Ayden Mayeri, Thomas Mann, Chrissie Fit, Andre Hyland, Margaret Cho, with Chelsea Peretti and Darrell Hammond. Release Date Directed by Hannah Pearl Utt, Cora Bora world premiered at South by Southwest Film Festival, and opens in theaters on June 14, 2024. Synopsis Cora’s (Meg Stalter) relationship is not going well. She decides to put her fledgling music career and life of random hookups on hold to go back home to win her girlfriend back, where she realizes that it’s much more than her love life that needs salvaging. Reviews Indiewire review gave the film a grade of C+, wrote, “A conventional quirky comedy about a struggling musician trying to win her girlfriend back, “Cora Bora” follows a fairly predictable formula, right down to a kooky detour at an orgiastic poly commune. Stalter is a whirlwind and a universe unto herself, and the other players merely respond to whatever zaniness she throws down. Though reliably funny, her unique brand of uncomfortably confident loser isn’t quite enough to carry a whole film, but her charisma goes a long way towards elevating the familiar material.” Hollywood Reporter review hails Megan Stalter’s performance in the film, writing, “By far the best reason to watch Cora Bora for Stalter, who in her first feature lead performance makes a convincing case for many more. The actress is perhaps best known for her turn in Hacks as Kayla, whose utter incompetence is outmatched only by her almost pathological self-confidence. Cora shares with Kayla a fundamental inability to be anyone but herself, as well as a general air of chaos. But Cora Bora also affords Stalter the opportunity to expand her range, drawing out new notes of sadness or uncertainty in Cora’s comedic bluster. In moments the movie asks her to dig deep, she breaks Cora open with such raw, ragged sincerity that it’s hard to look away.” Official Trailer Watch the official trailer for Cora Bora Thanks to a breakout role in Max‘s “Hacks,” and a couple of roles in indies like “Problemista” and “Sometimes I Think About Dying,” Meg Stalter is on the brink of stardom. Let’s see if her first star vehicle pushes her beyond that point, as “Cora Bora” hits theaters this summer. READ MORE: The 100 Most Anticipated Films Of 2024 The upcoming queer comedy sees Stalter star as a musician who returns home to try and win back her girlfriend. But once Cora gets there, she realizes her love life isn’t the only thing that needs saving… Along with Stalter, “Cora Bora” also stars Jojo T. Gibbs, Manny Jacinto, Ayden Mayeri, Thomas Mann, and Chrissie Fit. Andre Hyland, Margaret Cho, Chelsea Peretti, and Darrell Hammond round out the main cast. Hannah Pearl Utt directs “Cora Bora,” her first feature since 2019’s “Before You Know It.” Rhianon Jones pens the film’s script. “Cora Bora” also features original music and a score composed by Miya Folick. Mallory Schwartz, Jeffrey Soros, and Simon Horsman produce the film, with Andrew Blau, Luke Rodgers, Morgan Earnest, Jones, and Tristan Scott-Behrends as executive producers. “Cora Bora” premieres at SXSW last year to rave reviews, with the film currently holding an 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. And the movie’s June 14 theatrical release is just one part of a banner year for Stalter. “Hacks” returns to Max for its third season on May 3, and then later this year Stalter starts shooting Lena Dunham‘s upcoming Netflix show “Too Much.” That series stars the actress as a burnt-out workaholic who leaves behind her life in London after a breakup, only to meet someone who makes her reconsider if love is still possible. Will Sharpe co-stars. But back to “Cora Bora”: Utt’s comedy hits theaters everywhere on June 14. Will it be a star-maker for Meg Stalter? Let’s find out. Watch the trailer for “Cora Bora” below. Brainstorm Media has acquired North American rights for “Cora Bora,” a millennial comedy starring “Hacks” breakout Megan Stalter and “The Good Place’s” Manny Jacinto. The film, directed by Hannah Pearl Utt (“Before You Know It”) and written by Rhianon Jones, will be released in theaters sometime in February 2024. It follows a struggling musician named Cora, whose open relationship is on the rocks. So she goes home to Portland to win back her girlfriend and salvage her love life. “We are delighted to share ‘Cora Bora’ with audiences,” says Brainstorm Media CEO Michelle Shwarzstein. “Hannah Pearl Utt and Rhianon Jones have created a fun and hilarious story which explores the complexities of love and self-identity. Cora is the type of flawed yet relatable character whom we don’t get to see reflected on screen nearly enough.” “Cora Bora,” which premiered at SWSW, features original music and a score composed by indie artist Miya Folick. The ensemble cast includes Jojo T. Gibbs (“Fresh”), Chelsea Peretti (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine”), Margaret Cho, Heather Morris (“Glee”) and Darrell Hammond (“Saturday Night Live”). Popular on Variety Ad Loading 00:00 00:00 “I’m thrilled for audiences to get to see Meg in a leading role and to fall for her character the way I have,” says Utt. I feel lucky to have such warm and collaborative partners in Brainstorm as we find our way into audiences’ hearts.” Mallory Schwartz produced the film for Almanor Films alongside Jeffrey Soros and Simon Horsman for Los Angeles Media Fund. Andrew Blau, Luke Rodgers, and Morgan Earnest served as executive producers, as did Rhianon Jones and Tristan Scott–Behrends for Neon Heart Productions. The deal was negotiated by CAA Media Finance, which also arranged the film’s financing, and Alex Peters, VP of sales and acquisitions at Brainstorm Media. Brainstorm Media, a Los Angeles-based film distributor and production company, has recently released the Irish neo-noir “Barber,” home invasion-thriller “Dark Windows” and pro-skater film “North Hollywood.” "This all feels so special. All the women I love in one room." Kaleidoscope has debuted an official trailer for an indie film titled Tell That to the Winter Sea, launching to watch this month on VOD. The film is the latest sapphic romance from writer / director Jaclyn Bethany, telling the story of an old romance from years ago that digs up old feelings. Just a week before Jo gets married – she is reunited with Scarlet, rekindling their friendship and an ex-teen romance. Unresolved feelings still linger between them while the rest of the group enjoys the weekend away. With Jo about to embark on a new stage in her life, but struggling to let go of the past, she reflects with Scarlet on the young girls they once were, and the women they are becoming. This stars Greta Bellamacina as Jo, with Amber Anderson as Scarlet, plus Tamsin Egerton, Josette Simon, Jessica Plummer, and Bebe Cave. It looks like an emotional, heartfelt story about growing up. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 3 in Indies, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Full Trailer for 'Uncle Samsik' Dramatic Series Starring Song Kang-ho By Alex Billington Uncle Sam-Sik Trailer "The world has changed." Disney+ has revealed an official trailer for a series titled Uncle Samsik, another intriguing Korean streaming series launching on Disney+ in Korea soon. It's a 1960s-set tale of two men, their pride, greed and bromance. Created and directed by Shin Yeon-shick. Starring Song Kang-ho, Byun Yo-han, Lee Kyu-hyung, Jin Ki-joo, and Seo Hyun-woo. It is Song Kang-ho's first drama series since his debut. Set in the turbulent backdrop of the 1960s, the series depicts the passionate desire and bromance between Uncle Samsik who "ate three meals a day even during the war" and super-elite Kim San, who write a story of love, trust, or doubt. Song Kang-ho stars as Uncle Samsik - Kim San's partner whom he meets and commits that they will achieve their dreams together. Byun Yo-han co-stars as Kim San, an elite graduate from the Korean Military Academy. He changed his major to economics while training in the United States and returns home with a dream of making Korea an industrial country. This seems like a much more serious and dramatic story about greed and arrogance than what Disney+ usually producers (in Korea). Take a look. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 3 in Foreign Films, Streaming, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Third Trailer for Jeff Nichols' Film 'The Bikeriders' Opening This June By Alex Billington The Bikeriders Trailer #3 "We ain't gonna follow nobody, except somebody who can hold their own." Focus Features has debuted a third official trailer for The Bikeriders, made by filmmaker Jeff Nichols. Finally opening in theaters this June. It premiered at film festivals last fall, but was pulled off the 2023 schedule during the big strikes last year. Focus Features picked it up and launched a new trailer for it a few months ago (catch the 2023 trailer here). The Bikeriders is a furious drama following the rise of a fictional 1960s Midwestern motorcycle club through the lives of its members. The impressive ensemble cast, most of whom did their own riding on many period-accurate motorcycles, features Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, Mike Faist, Boyd Holbrook, and Norman Reedus. If you need any more footage to convince you to go watch this, there's plenty of great scenes in here. Roll with all The Bikeriders on the big screen next month. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 2 in To Watch, Trailer | Comments Memphis Soul Music Record Label 'STAX: Soulsville U.S.A.' Doc Trailer By Alex Billington STAX: Soulsville U.S.A. Trailer "We were on top of the world." HBO Docs has unveiled the trailer for a documentary series titled STAX: Soulsville U.S.A., arriving for streaming later this month. This docu series from HBO "captures how an underdog record label launched a movement and superstar musicians like Isaac Hayes and Otis Redding." The Memphis soul sound that electrified the world... In 1960s Memphis, an audacious set of interracial collaborators dared to make their own music on their own terms, forming Stax Records, one of America's most influential creators of Black music. At the peak of its success, Stax artists commemorated the Watts Rebellion by playing to over 100,000 African Americans at the 1972 benefit concert Wattstax. During an era of major social turbulence, systemic inequity, racial tensions, Stax saw stunning artistic & cultural success, and managed to rebound from repeated business setbacks & losses before the studio ultimately dissolved after 15 pioneering years. With appearances by Otis Redding, Estelle Axton, Al Bell, Steve Cropper, Isaac Hayes, Booker T. Jones, Sam Moore, & Deanie Parker. Looks like a lovely tribute to Stax and all their artists. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 2 in Documentaries, Streaming, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Official Trailer for Unsettling Folk Horror Indie Film 'Silence of the Prey' By Alex Billington Silence of the Prey Horror Trailer "To the Harvest!" The Horror Collective has revealed the trailer for an indie horror titled Silence of the Prey, an unsettling feature about a cannibalistic cult. This is set to launch on VOD this May after playing a few festivals. In a desperate bid to secure a future for her child, an undocumented immigrant mother takes a caretaker job. Unbeknownst to her, the elderly man conceals a horrifying truth... Producers Monte Bezell & Den Tolmor explain: "Our film encapsulates the harrowing vanishing of thousands, shrouding the boundary between the enigmatic and the inconceivable. It stands as a chilling homage to the terrors that reverberate within the void of the absent, an uncompromising, spine-tingling saga that compels us to confront the abyss lurking amidst our midst." The film stars Monte Bezell, Michael Doyle, Lorianna Izrailova, Karyna Kudzina, Chris LaPanta, Rebecca Packer. Looks gross and frightening! For die-hard horror fans only. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 2 in Horror, Indies, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Benedict Cumberbatch in 80s NYC + Puppets Series 'Eric' Full Trailer By Alex Billington Eric Trailer "Don't give up on him" Netflix has revealed the first official trailer for a very dark, emotional drama series titled Eric, the latest creation from award-winning British writer Abi Morgan (of Shame, The Iron Lady, Suffragette, "The Split", "All About Marriage"). Set for a streaming debut on Netflix later in May. Vincent, a grief-stricken father whose son goes missing, finds solace through his friendship with Eric, the monster that lives under Edgar's bed. It's set in NYC in the 1980s and features "puppets...lots of puppets." Netflix's Eric mini-series stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Gaby Hoffmann, and McKinley Belcher III. It follows the desperate search of a father when his nine year old son disappears one morning on the way to school. "As Vincent’s progressively destructive behaviour alienates his family, his work colleagues, and the detectives trying to help him, it’s Eric, a delusion of necessity, who becomes his only ally in the pursuit to bring his son home." The cast also includes Dan Fogler and Clarke Peters. This looks dark and gritty and strange and emotional! Not an easy thing to pull off. It sort of reminds me of Where the Wild Things Are but in 80s NY. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 2 in Streaming, To Watch, Trailer | Comments New Trailer for 50th Anniv. Re-Release of Coppola's 'The Conversation' By Alex Billington The Conversation Trailer "Don't get involved in this, Mr. Caul." Don't get involved in what?! Who is after him?! Studiocanal UK has revealed a new re-release trailer for Francis Ford Coppola's The Conversation, for its 50th anniversary this year. The film initially opened in 1974 and premiered at the 1974 Cannes Film Festival, meaning he is back again premiering his newest film (Megalopolis) at Cannes 2024 a full 50 years later. "To mark the 50th anniversary of Francis Ford Coppola’s (The Godfather, One From the Heart) seminal neo-noir thriller, The Conversation, we are is thrilled to announce a brand-new 4K restoration of the film to UK cinemas on July 5th." This paranoia masterpiece stars Gene Hackman as sound surveillance expert Harry Caul, who hears something while taping a couple. A paranoid, secretive surveillance expert has a crisis of conscience when he suspects that the couple he is spying on will be murdered. The ensemble cast also includes John Cazale, Allen Garfield, Frederic Forrest, Cindy Williams, Michael Higgins, Elizabeth MacRae, Teri Garr, Harrison Ford, Mark Wheeler, and Robert Duvall. This is a real classic! Still makes you feel extra anxious (who's listening?!) after watching. With a new poster by Laurent Durieux - seen below. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 2 in To Watch, Trailer | Comments French 'Madwomen' Film 'Party of Fools' Trailer with Mélanie Thierry By Alex Billington Party of Fools Trailer "Help with the ball and I'll get you out of here." Madman Films from Australia has just revealed the main international trailer for a French dramatic thriller titled Party of Fools, which is the updated English title for this film originally known as Captives in French. It premiered last year and already opened in France in January, but has no US date yet - expected sometime later in the year. Based on a true story taking place in Paris in 1894, at the Salpêtrière Hospital, one year after the death of Prof. Jean-Martin Charcot. A young woman named Fanni voluntarily allowed herself to be locked up in the Salpêtrière hospital in order to look for her mother. A ball is being prepared there... Searching among the multitude of so-called "madwomen", she discovers a community of modern heroines who defy all of her expectations, along with the unexpected friendship of fellow patients. She sets an escape during the "Party of Fools" ball. Starring Mélanie Thierry as Fanni, with Josiane Balasko, Marina Foïs, Carole Bouquet, and Yolande Moreau. Early reviews say that this film is "moving, very well researched and buoyed by an incredibly impressive cast of actresses." Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 2 in Foreign Films, Indies, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Watch: Wes Anderson Directed This Funny Commercial for Montblanc By Alex Billington Wes Anderson's Montblanc Commercial "in the morning, by the way, we'll all three ski back down to base camp after breakfast." What a surprise! There's another new Wes Anderson short film now out online for everyone to enjoy. It turns out Anderson has directed a funny 3-minute short film commercial for the uber fancy German pen company Montblanc. They just debuted it online and it's absolutely worth a quick watch. You have to see what Wes cooked up for them! He even appears in this one! The short is celebrating 100 years of the pen called the Meisterstück, that was first introduced by the company in 1924. Which actually is quite remarkable! "An ode to individual style and mastery." The film stars Rupert Friend, Jason Schwartzman, and Wes Anderson as three Montblanc fans (or perhaps aficionados?) who take refuge in a mountain cabin near the real Mont Blanc to discuss their love for and appreciation of Montblanc pens. As lovely as they are, they're definitely out of my price range. Even if this is all just obvious advertising, it's still amusing seeing these three together in a film. Watch the Short ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 1 in Short Film, To Watch | Comments Yankees Doc Series 'Bronx Zoo '90: Crime, Chaos & Baseball' Trailer By Alex Billington Bronx Zoo '90: Crime, Chaos and Baseball Trailer "This is insane! It really was the Bronx Zoo!" Another look back documentary heading to streaming soon. Peacock has revealed an official trailer for a documentary series titled Bronx Zoo '90: Crime, Chaos & Baseball, which is a real mouthful title for this sports history mini-series. It's about the 1990 New York Yankees, which not only was one of the worst years in Yankees history, but one of the most controversial with all kinds of problems with players, management, and beyond. Now that title makes sense! Based on a series of articles from New York Post columnist Joel Sherman, this docu series covers team owner George Steinbrenner’s removal from baseball for trying to buy info on Dave Winfield, and every other mishap and incident. Series interviews include Don Mattingly, Steve Sax, Dave LaPoint, Kevin Maas, Jim Leyritz, Jesse Barfield, former Yankees manager Buck Showalter, Yankees' announcer Michael Kay, Brian Cashman, and Bernie Williams, and more. This looks like a must watch for Yankees fans and/or any sports history maniac. Watch the Trailer ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 1 in Documentaries, Streaming, To Watch, Trailer | Comments Watch: Sending a Hyena to Dinner in Animated Short 'The Debutante' By Alex Billington The Debutante Short Film "I would never have done it, if I hadn't hated dances so much." Another whimsical short from animation filmmaker Elizabeth Hobbs, better known as Lizzy Hobbs (she also made the short film I'm OK a few years ago). Her latest is titled The Debutante, a 9-minute animated short telling an amusing story of a woman in the 1930s. This short premiered at film festivals back in 2022 and has been tour the fest circuit ever since, finally getting an online debut this week thanks to Vimeo. A spirited young woman persuades a hyena from London Zoo to take her place at a dreaded dinner dance being held in her honour... The Debutante is based on a short story written by the artist Leonora Carrington, who was presented at the court of King George V then became a debutante in 1936. It's animated with ink & paint on paper, with some collage & cut-out, captured under a rostrum camera. With the voices of Joanna David, Alexa Davies, & Naomi Stafford. Watch the Short ›› 🍿 › Posted on May 1 in Animation, Short Film, To Watch | Comments New Trailer for Dark Comedy 'Bad Behaviour' feat. Jennifer Connelly By Alex Billington Bad Behaviour Trailer "Is there anyone willing to share a shame?" Gravitas has revealed an official US trailer for the strange dark comedy titled Bad Behaviour, yes with the British spelling of "Behaviour." It's from New Zealand, made by an Australian actress named Alice Englert, who also co-stars. It first premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and was regarded as one of the worst films at the festival by most critics. Bad Behaviour is a dark comedy about Lucy, a former child actress who seeks enlightenment at a retreat led by spiritual leader Elon while she also navigates the close yet turbulent relationship with her stunt performer daughter, Dylan. It stars Jennifer Connelly, Ben Wishaw, Alice Englert, Ana Scotney, Dasha Nekrasova, Marlon Williams, Beulah Koale, and Karan Gill. Described as a "dull, weird movie about an unpleasant woman seeking enlightenment [that's] as aimless as its characters." It's finally set to land on VOD in the US in June.

THE IDEA OF YOU _You're hot or whatever_ Clips (2024) Anne Hathaway, Romance Movie THE IDEA OF YOU All Clips 4K (2024) Anne Hathaway, Romance Movie © 2024 - Prime Video Despite their rom com-heavy résumés, Anne Hathaway and actor-turned-director Michael Showalter had never met prior to collaborating on the May-December love story “The Idea of You,” which bows May 2 on Amazon Prime Video. Unless you count that one time at Beverly Hills’ Gucci Osteria, which in 2022 was the site of a dinner party to celebrate Jessica Chastain’s Oscar nomination for the Showalter-directed film “The Eyes of Tammy Faye.” “I wanted to talk to Anne, but I was too embarrassed,” Showalter recalls of the soiree. “The path of least resistance is to just not talk to anybody.” Adds Hathaway with a chuckle: “I couldn’t figure out how to breach my wall of shyness.” Months later, Hathaway conquered her timidity when she recruited Showalter to co-write and direct “The Idea of You,” in which the star of “The Devil Wears Prada” and “The Princess Diaries” portrays a 40-year-old single mother who falls for a 29-year-old Harry Styles-esque pop star played by Nicholas Galitzine. Popular on Variety Given the movie’s strong female-empowerment theme, were there conversations about whether it should be directed by a woman? Anne Hathaway: We did have that conversation. [But] there were so many forces that made Michael the absolute perfect choice for this. Michael Showalter: If I can identify with my characters, I know I can make a good movie. Were you on the same page from the outset regarding how explicit to make the sex scenes between Hathaway’s Solène and Galitzine’s Hayes? Showalter: I never wanted it to go into “Red Shoe Diaries” territory. Hathaway: I was inspired by [Robinne Lee’s novel on which the film is based] in terms of … what’s the polite way of saying … Showalter: Sex? Hathaway: Intimate acts! In the book, Robinne describes intimate acts with the most unbelievable energy. In their first physical sexual connection, Hayes brings Solène to orgasm while [she is fully] clothed. That became our North Star in terms of expressing cinematic sex in a way that makes it about her pleasure, while also making the point that a huge part of pleasure is giving someone else pleasure. “The Idea of You” is the latest Amazon film to skip theaters and go directly to streaming. Did either of you attempt to talk them out of that strategy? Hathaway: I’ve never had a movie this size be released [exclusively] on streaming … so I’m not really in a place to answer that question. Part of me is excited that such a wide audience is going to have instant access to it. And a part of me [is aware that] there aren’t a lot of reasons for moms to grab each other by the hand and go to the movie theater; this movie would’ve been perfect for that. Showalter: I don’t understand how moviegoing works anymore. And as a filmmaker, I’m genuinely grateful to be given the opportunity to just make a movie. Hathaway: Some of my favorite romantic comedies came out in the ’90s and I watched them on home video. I never saw the original theatrical runs of “Pretty Woman,” “Notting Hill” or “My Best Friend’s Wedding” — clearly, I’m a Julia Roberts fan! —but I loved them. A part of me loves the idea of having a huge worldwide theatrical hit. But it doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate the opportunity to have a different kind of [moviegoing experience]. The Southern California-set film takes a somewhat dismissive attitude toward Glendale. What do you have against the Valley? Hathaway: I love Glendale. I did not write those lines. The Valley is awesome! Showalter: [Laughs] I don’t think there’s anyone from Glendale that would see this film and not laugh heartily at the Glendale stuff. Michael Ausiello is founder of TVLine, owned by Variety parent company PMC. He wrote the memoir on which Showalter’s 2022 film “Spoiler Alert” was based. Many teenage girls have fantasized about being plucked out of a crowd by their celebrity crush — but what about their moms? Imagine, the shy commoner who catches the eye of the superstar is not the hot high-schooler but the woman who nags her to fix her hair and packs her lunches. This is the revenge daydream behind the not not One Direction fanfic movie The Idea of You, starring Anne Hathaway as Solène Marchand, a 40-year-old Silver Lake divorcée who must escort her daughter to Coachella. At the festival, she mistakenly walks into the trailer of Hayes Campbell (Nicholas Galitzine), the tattooed heartthrob in her kid’s former favorite boy band, August Moon. Intrigued by her outward indifference to him, he chases her back to L.A., paparazzi in tow. She’s reluctant: Is being caught up in the scandal of dating an Adonis 15 years her junior a worthwhile price for happiness? It’s Wattpad May December with music, but there’s one main problem: Anne Hathaway is way too hot for this role. The Idea of You is based on Robinne Lee’s book of the same name, and both the film and its source material intend to critique how society renders women obsolete once they reach middle age. As Lee described in an interview, The Idea of You is about a woman “reclaiming her sexuality and rediscovering herself, just at the point that society traditionally writes women off as desirable and viable and whole.” It’s a fine message but one muddled by the choice in casting. Who could believe Hathaway as a neglected matron convinced she’s not worthy of love? Yes, Solène is a fictional creation, but she is overpowered by Hathaway’s real-life renown. The actress is a world-famous beauty who descends down red carpets in latex couture. Her long brown tresses waterfall down her unblemished back like she’s a walking commercial for both TRESemmé and Neutrogena. Everywhere she goes, she leaves a trail of admirers with their mouths agape. In other words, Hathaway is so well-known for being gorgeous it’s ridiculous to extrapolate her experience, even in a make-believe context, onto the romantic plight of dejected moms. Sure, she has children and is around the same age as Solène. But Solène is supposed to be an ordinary caretaker, and Hathaway is a movie star with unlimited access to the best skin-care products and estheticians in the country. It’s just not believable! She has been Benjamin Buttoning in the public eye for decades, looking even more fresh faced than during her early 2000s reign as the Princess of Genovia. More Hollywood ingénue than depleted 40-something, Hathaway was even cast as a pop star herself in A24’s upcoming melodrama Mother Mary. In The Idea of You, anyone placed next to her seems comparatively wilted, like potpourri — unfortunate souls who in the movie are sometimes other mothers, like a middle-aged August Moon superfan Solène meets and rushes to escape at Coachella. Solène doesn’t look like her daughter’s parent, as one of Hayes’s bandmates points out, trying to hit on her; she looks like an older sister. The Idea of You Photo: Alisha Wetherill/Prime In the beginning of the movie, the creators of The Idea of You seem to forget the film’s own age-gap conceit, then suddenly come to their senses by tossing Hathaway a line like “I’m too old for you” to snap the plot into focus. She is functionally childless for a large chunk of the movie, depositing her kid at summer camp so she can jet set with Hayes across the globe. This amnesia extends to the costuming: Solène swans into Coachella in an oversize tie-dye button-down, straw hat dangling from her back, as if she’s already had a rendezvous with another rock star and snuck away with his outfit. Her vibe is more bohemian muse, off-duty celebrity, shambolic-sexy cast member of Daisy Jones & the Six, and less stressed-out guardian whose child is probably addicted to Stanley Cups and TikTok. The rest of her sartorial choices in The Idea of You suggest a sophisticate in her early 30s at best: She drifts through her gallery in a shoulder-baring maxi dress that screams Anthropologie model and gets fingered by Hayes in a ruffled white two-piece set that looks like it came straight off the Urban Outfitters rack. Maybe Galitzine shoulders some responsibility for the age gap not fully registering. He’s a 29-year-old playing a 24-year-old, a lightyear of difference in maturity. (An early 20s dude barely has an Ikea dresser at his place; once he’s approaching 30, he can be spotted in the trenches of Facebook Marketplace scouting for a quartet of Cesca chairs.) And Galitzine is a solidly built man sporting neutral, put-together outfits — not, like his prototype, a lanky chap goofing around in whimsical pants. As a film, The Idea of You comes across less as a story about the hard-won triumph of love across generational divides than about the logical union of the visually stunning. If the movie ever gets rebooted, the casting directors should consider a more transgressive, and impressive, pairing: A PTA president with a soccer-mom bob and a string bean in head-to-toe Rick Owens. When you’re 10, it sounds like every line your favorite boy band sings is being aimed directly at you. Somewhere along the way, the illusion shatters. Teenagers are smarter than we give them credit for, and they eventually figure out how parasocial relationships operate: Basically, the fans do all the work, saving up for concert tickets and glitter-painting their idols’ names on their notebooks, while the lab-tested singers soak up all the love … and the allowance money. But what if, instead of the feelings flowing in one direction, a pop star fell hard for one of his followers? Or her mom? Improving upon the popular beach read by Robinne Lee, instant classic “The Idea of You” stars a radiant-yet-relatable Anne Hathaway as a woman you can imagine a celebrity swooning for. It seems like only yesterday that the brown-eyed ingénue was putting on the tiara for “The Princess Diaries.” Now, in her most romantic role since that live-action fairy tale, Hathaway plays Solène, a Silver Lake art gallery owner and 40-year-old divorcée who’s always made a point of putting her daughter first. When her consistently disappointing ex-husband (Reid Scott) flakes on a trip to Coachella, Solène steps in and drives Izzy (Ella Rubin) and her friends out to the music festival. Dad bought them all VIP passes to a meet-and-greet with August Moon, the band Izzy used to be obsessed with in seventh grade (emphasis on “used to be”). Now that she’s in high school, the fivesome just seems corny — which is the same opinion parents had all along, but somehow had to put aside to support their kids. So imagine Solène’s surprise when she goes looking for the honey bucket and winds up face-to-face with Hayes Campbell (Nicholas Galitzine), “the British one.” Solène recognizes him, but doesn’t get all star-struck, and something about that dynamic excites him. Here’s a woman he might actually have to put some effort into getting to know. Popular on Variety It’s easy to see why Lee’s wildly successful novel has been read as Harry Styles fan fiction, though there’s more to it than celebrity-bagging wish fulfillment. As adapted by director Michael Showalter (“The Big Sick”) and co-writer Jennifer Westfeldt, “The Idea of You” seems less concerned with the princess-story side of the book — the celebrity-endorsed, self-validating dimension the title refers to — and more with the ramifications of such a relationship for a middle-aged woman. After dedicating a song to her during his Coachella show, Hayes is more discreet in his advances, allowing Solène to keep it secret from her daughter. But what will happen if Izzy finds out? What will August Moon’s millions of fans make of him courting a cougar? Miraculously enough, audiences don’t question it. The meet-cute seems a little contrived, but the chemistry between Hathaway and Galitzine feels real. She subtly conveys signals that show she’s lost faith in romance, suggesting that because Solène’s been burned by love before, she can’t be bothered to flirt. For his part, Galitzine plays Hayes as instantly interested, but emotionally cautious as well. Watching these two warm up to one another over the course of an art-shopping afternoon back in Los Angeles proves far more romantic than the whirlwind tour of Europe that follows. Surprisingly, the sexiest scene in the whole film doesn’t involve sex but a hungry first kiss — though there’s steam enough to come, as they ravage hotel rooms in Barcelona, Rome and Paris. In a sense, the eponymous “idea of you” refers to an aspect of the relationship Solène naively thinks she can keep to herself, despite the vulture-like way the paparazzi follow them everywhere. Showalter takes us into a pop star’s inner circle, bringing the cameras backstage at concerts, aboard private jets and along for a glitzy vacation in the south of France. (Weirdly, reverse shots of the arena-show crowds seem downright tame, nothing like the delirious hysteria of “A Hard Day’s Night” or “TRL.”) Celebrities belong to the public in a way civilian Solène has never experienced before, and because she wants no part of that attention, their love affair may as well have no future. That’s one aspect of the book that upset its readers, and which Showalter has carefully reengineered here so that audiences can have the ending they want. For all its fantastical qualities, the movie is realistic in the way it anticipates social media and real media (the online tabloids, at least) reacting to the news of Solène and Hayes’ being together. It’s a sad truth that, as Solène tells art-world bestie Tracy (Annie Mumolo), the world doesn’t want her to be happy. Technically, the fans don’t want Hayes to be happy either, preferring to think of him as single and searching for them to fill that empty space in his heart. There are a thousand ways that Showalter could have tilted the film toward parody. Instead, he resists poking fun at the whole pop-tart phenomenon, which meta-comedies like “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” and “Josie and Pussycats” treated as self-aware satire. Here, Hayes is terrified of being seen as a joke, and though Solène insists he’s not, she doesn’t take the relationship seriously enough to tell a soul. But Showalter does, tapping songwriter Savan Kotecha to come up with a slew of plausible hits, including a track called “Closer” that turns the May-December dynamic into catchy Top 40 gold. For all the challenges that adapting Lee’s book posed, getting the music right had to be the toughest — with fixing that ending being a close second. The film version finds a solution that honors Lee’s intentions — the way Hathaway’s character puts any number of priorities ahead of her heart — while providing a more satisfying sense of closure for their on-and-off relationship. Galitzine, who played it so proper in Amazon’s “Red, White & Royal Blue,” turns up the emo charisma while relaxing his body language, letting the puppy dog eyes and tattooed torso do the talking (though the English accent doesn’t hurt). Still, this is Hathaway’s movie, and she owns it: independent, desirable and never, ever desperate. Solène’s a cool mom to Izzy, and when it comes to Hayes … “I could be your mother,” she tells him. “But you’re not,” he fires back. Wouldn’t want to get the wrong idea. We’ve always known that Anne Hathaway is nothing if not committed to her craft. Whether she’s doing her own Catwoman stunts or shaving her head onscreen for Les Miserables, the actor is always willing to go above and beyond for a role. That, apparently, includes her latest turn in The Idea of You, as Solène, a 40-year-old single mom who takes up a whirlwind romance with Hayes Campbell, a 24-year-old boybander (Nicholas Galatzine) after they meet at Coachella. In an era of relentless method dressing, stars are mimicking tennis champions, intergalactic princesses, and dolls to promote their films. But with her latest role, Hathaway isn’t granted the opportunity to tap into any overt lore. Still, that hasn’t stopped her from channelling her character: the coolest mom ever. Raymond Hall Raymond Hall Hathaway has explored the cool mom look in several avenues on her promo tour thus far. Last night, the actor left the 92nd Street Y wearing a three-piece black leather suit from Ralph Lauren, complete with a tie. Today, she leaned into her feminine side. Dressed like a dollop of whipped cream, the actor donned a sweet look from Patou: a white minidress with a matching short-sleeved jacket, paired with white tights and pointy-toe pumps. Later on in the day, Hathaway opted for something a bit sexier that we can imagine her character would wear to Coachella. Wearing a sky blue skirt set from Simkhai, she nailed the sheer trend, while the skirt’s sculptural hemline reminds us of the ’90s lettuce hems. But actions speak louder than outfits, and the actor proved herself the ultimate cool mom when a commotion broke out over the chance to get her autograph. Speaking in calm, hushed tones, she encouraged everyone to take a breath and not to push the other people in the crowd. “I’m gonna get to everybody,” she assured them. It’s clear that, although she may not be interacting with children, Anne Hathaway studied up on the gentle parenting curriculum. Anne Hathaway has achieved a Certified Fresh Rotten Tomatoes score of 83% with The Idea of You. This success points out a discrepancy in the star's career, as just over a third of her movies have earned Fresh Rotten Tomatoes scores. Hathaway's highest-rated film is 89%, but she lacks any movie with a score of 90% or above. The Rotten Tomatoes score for The Idea of You exposes a harsh truth about Anne Hathaway's 23-year career. Hathaway stars in the Prime Video age-gap romance movie as single mother Solène Marchand opposite Red, White, & Royal Blue's Nicholas Galitzine as boy band lead singer Hayes Campbell, a figure loosely inspired by One Direction superstar Harry Styles. The movie, which was directed and co-written by Wet Hot American Summer star and The Big Sick director Michael Showalter, is based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Robinne Lee. The Idea of You star has been performing in movies since she was a teenager. After getting her start in young adult-oriented titles such as The Princess Diaries, its sequel The Princess Diaries 2: The Royal Engagement, and Ella Enchanted, she has taken on a number of roles in prominent titles. This includes a series of romantic comedies including Love & Other Drugs and Bride Wars, blockbuster franchise movies such as The Dark Knight Rises and Ocean's 8, and dramas like Les Misérables, for which she won her first Oscar. However, Rotten Tomatoes exposes an unfortunate truth about her career. Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine in The Idea of You. RELATED How Old Are Anne Hathaway & Nicholas Galitzine? The Idea Of You's Age-Gap Explained Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine star in the age-gap romantic comedy movie The Idea of You, but how old are they compared to their characters? The Idea Of You's Rotten Tomatoes Score Explained Critics Are Enjoying Anne Hathaway's New Romance At the time of writing, The Idea of You reviews have been almost entirely positive, giving the movie a Certified Fresh Rotten Tomatoes score of 83%. While the score could still fluctuate as more reviews are added, 94 critics have already weighed in, giving the movie a statistically significant score that allowed the review aggregator service to determine that it is solidly Fresh. The movie has been praised for its tactful management of potentially controversial subject matter, its sincere approach to the central romance, and Anne Hathaway's performance in particular. Throughout the week of its release, The Idea of You's Rotten Tomatoes score fluctuated between 82% and 88%. At 83%, the movie ranks as the sixth best-reviewed movie in Hathaway's entire career. It has landed exactly between her under-the-radar 2016 kaiju comedy Colossal and the 2008 Jonathan Demme title Rachel Getting Married, for which she was nominated for her first Oscar. Below, see a breakdown of her Top 10 highest-rated movies on Rotten Tomatoes, with the exception of the 2013 feature Girl Rising (80%), a documentary that she narrated: Title RT Score Dark Waters (2019) 89% Brokeback Mountain (2005) 88% The Cat Returns (2002) 88% The Dark Knight Rises (2012) 87% Rachel Getting Married (2008) 84% The Idea of You (2024) 83% Colossal (2016) 82% Eileen (2023) 82% Nicholas Nickleby (2002) 78% Armageddon Time (2022) 76% Anne Hathaway Doesn't Have Any Movies At 90% Or Above On Rotten Tomatoes (But Should) The Idea Of You Star Has Never Climbed Higher Than 89% With her highest-rated movie being 2019's Dark Waters at 89%, Anne Hathaway has never climbed above 90% on Rotten Tomatoes despite starring in many well-regarded movies. The same is true of her television appearances, as her highest score on that end comes from her voice role on The Simpsons, an iconic animated show that has an average score of 85%. In comparison, nearly every other major cast member of the movie has at least one title at 90% or above, including Nicholas Galitzine's Bottoms (90%), Reid Scott's I'll See You in My Dreams (93%), and Annie Mumolo's Joy Ride (90%). This statistic comes as something of a surprise considering how many iconic movies Hathaway has starred in. In addition to being recognizable titles, many of them have been nominated for or have won Oscars including The Devil Wears Prada (75%) and Interstellar (73%). In fact, 2005's Brokeback Mountain, which only holds an 88% score on the platform, won three Oscars and was nominated for five more, including Best Picture. Anne Hathaway Has More Rotten Movies Than Fresh Ones On Rotten Tomatoes Just Over A Third Of Anne Hathaway Movies Are Fresh Anne Hathaway as Andie Sachs sorting through a clothing rack while looking shocked in The Devil Wears Prada Overall, of the 41 movies with Anne Hathaway performances that have received critic scores on Rotten Tomatoes, only 15 of them have been deemed Fresh, with the remaining 26 all earning Rotten scores. This means that only 36.6% of her movies, just over one-third, have been well-received critically. Part of this can be attributed to some of the choices the star and her management team have made, including starring in widely panned titles such as Bride Wars (10%), Valentine's Day (18%), and Alice Through the Looking Glass (29%), which have Rotten scores from both critics and audiences on the platform. Some Anne Hathaway titles have been severely underrated by critics. However, the audience scores for some of her Rotten movies may prove that some Anne Hathaway titles have been severely underrated by critics. Rotten movies that audiences liked include The Other Side of Heaven (30%), The Princess Diaries (49%), Get Smart (51%), Becoming Jane (58%), and The Intern (59%). Although the positive score for The Idea of You highlights this discrepancy in her career, it could also be an indication that better things are yet to come for the star, who is currently attached to upcoming titles including Mother Mary and Flowervale Street that may eventually earn 90% or more. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE IDEA OF YOU ON PRIME VIDEO The Idea of You (2024) R ScreenRant logo Based on the acclaimed, contemporary love story of the same name, The Idea of You centers on Solène (Anne Hathaway), a 40-year-old single mom who begins an unexpected romance with 24-year-old Hayes Campbell (Nicholas Galitzine), the lead singer of August Moon, the hottest boy band on the planet. When Solène must step in to chaperone her teenage daughter’s trip to the Coachella Music Festival after her ex bails at the last minute, she has a chance encounter with Hayes and there is an instant, undeniable spark. As they begin a whirlwind romance, it isn’t long before Hayes’ superstar status poses unavoidable challenges to their relationship, and Solène soon discovers that life in the glare of his spotlight might be more than she bargained for. Director Michael Showalter Release Date May 2, 2024 Cast Anne Hathaway Nicholas Galitzine , Ella Rubin , Annie Mumolo , Reid Scott , Perry Mattfeld , Jordan Aaron Hall , Mathilda Gianopoulos Runtime 115 Minutes

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What is the plot of Insomnia? everything you need to know about thriller Insomnia Emma Averill has a dream life: a successful career and a loving husband, but she’s worried that she’s starting to lose her mind. A few weeks before Emma turned 40, she stopped sleeping – just like her mother did before experiencing a violent psychotic breakdown on the night of her own 40th birthday. Her mother warned Emma that she would face the same reality, that she had the same “bad blood”. Will Emma turn out like her mother did? As things start to take a turn, Emma begins to investigate the truth of her dark past. Will she be able to find the answers she needs to stop experiencing the struggles of her mother? Is there a trailer for Insomnia? A chilling first trailer has now been released, which sees Emma contemplate certain questions about her new found sleep disturbance. We see Emma start to have blackouts from her sleep deprivation and wake up in random locations such as outside in the woods, as well as by an almost over-flowing bath tub, with no recollection of how she got there. “I’m the one she said would end up like her, who had the bad blood,” Emma says, revealing her anxiety about whether she has inherited her mother’s sleep struggles. Before, Emma’s sister, Phoebe (played by her Line of Duty co-star Leanne Best) tries to stage an intervention: “You’re not sleeping Em, you don’t know what you’re doing half the time!” She also hints at some trauma in Emma’s past that could have triggered this breakdown and insomnia, as she says: “Your husband doesn’t know what happened to us when we were kids. That isn’t healthy.’ But the creepiest part of the trailer is that it opens and and closes with one terrifying statement, which Emma initially makes to her son: “There is only one monster in this house, and do you know who it is? It’s me.” everything you need to know about thriller Insomnia Who stars in Insomnia? Vicky McClure (Line Of Duty, Trigger Point, This Is England) stars as the lead alongside Tom Cullen (Downton Abbey, The Gold), who plays Emma’s husband, Robert. The cast is rounded out by Smylie Bradwell (Wisting) and India Fowler (The Nevers) play Will and Chloe, Emma and Robert’s children. Insomnia Paramount+ Insomnia Paramount+ Leanne Best (Bolan’s Shoes) joins the cast as Emma’s estranged sister Phoebe, who mysteriously shows up in town. Corinna Marlowe (Hysteria) is Emma’s mother, Patricia. Dominic Tighe (Suspicion) and Jade Harrison (Wedding Season) play the Averill family’s close friends Julian and Michelle Simpson. Lyndsey Marshal (Inside Man) is Caroline, Emma’s friend and confidante. Robert Gilbert (Killing Eve) is Faisal and Michelle Bonnard (Unforgotten) is DI Hildreth. Insomnia Paramount+ Insomnia Paramount+ When will Insomnia be released? The series will premiere on Thursday 23 May, exclusively on Paramount+ in the UK. Line of Duty and Broadchurch actress Vicky McClure's new thriller Insomnia has received an exciting filming update, as production has officially wrapped. Click the link to see a photo of McClure sitting on the steps of her trailer, with a sign with her character Emma's name on it. "Wrapped," she wrote with some clapperboard emojis. "Just spent the last 3 months with the kindest, most collaborative & talented crew and cast. "This one was special. Now sleep x" Vicky McClure ANTHONY HARVEY//GETTY IMAGES The six-part series follows Emma as she approaches her 40th birthday and stops sleeping, something that happened to her mother before she suffered a violent psychotic breakdown on the night of her birthday. The only way to prevent tragedy striking again is for her to dig deep into her own painful past. McClure, who is also producing the series, previously said: "Myself and BYO Films are really excited to be working alongside Left Bank on Insomnia. vicky mcclure GETTY IMAGES "It’s a very different role for me - Sarah Pinborough has written such an exciting script. We have a fantastic cast, crew and production team all set for a very fulfilling few months ahead." We don't know when next year the show is expected, but hopefully, it won't be too long before we get the first official teaser. It's been a good year for McClure on a personal level as well, as she married her partner Jonny Owen back in August, with her Line of Duty co-stars Adrian Dunbar and Martin Compston in attendance. Insomnia will stream on Paramount+ in 2024. "The Boys" Explosive Season Four Official Trailer Revealed at CCXP Mexico - stream from June 13 OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE NEWS PROVIDED BY PRIME VIDEO MEXICO CITY - May 3, 2024 - Fans attending the inaugural CCXP México were surprised today with the mind-blowing official trailer for the fourth season of the Emmy-winning hit drama series The Boys, coming to Prime Video June 13, 2024. Cast members Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Chace Crawford, Karen Fukuhara, and Claudia Doumit participated in a diabolical panel revealing the explosive official trailer to a packed room of fans. The Boys will premiere its fourth season on June 13, 2024, with three episodes, followed by a new episode each week, ending with the epic season finale on Thursday, July 18. The eight-episode season will stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. In Season Four, the world is on the brink. Victoria Neuman is closer than ever to the Oval Office and under the muscly thumb of Homelander, who is consolidating his power. Butcher, with only months to live, has lost Becca's son and his job as The Boys' leader. The rest of the team are fed up with his lies. With the stakes higher than ever, they have to find a way to work together and save the world before it's too late. The Boys stars Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alonso, Chace Crawford, Tomer Capone, Karen Fukuhara, Colby Minifie, Claudia Doumit, and Cameron Crovetti. Season Four will welcome Susan Heyward, Valorie Curry, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. The Boys is based on The New York Times best-selling comic by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, who also serve as executive producers, and developed by executive producer and showrunner Eric Kripke. Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, Phil Sgriccia, Michaela Starr, Paul Grellong, David Reed, Meredith Glynn, Judalina Neira, Ken F. Levin, and Jason Netter also serve as executive producers. The Boys is produced by Sony Pictures Television, Amazon MGM Studios with Kripke Enterprises, Original Film, and Point Grey Pictures.

MY HUSBAND HIRED A HITMAN Trailer (2024) Tamara Almeida, Thriller Movie MY HUSBAND HIRED A HITMAN Trailer (2024) Tamara Almeida, Brett Geddes, Thriller Movie © 2024 - Tubi Harmony Korine is definitely a filmmaker who marches to the beat of his own drum. His films are often wild and subversive, toying with audience’s expectations of what the medium is capable of. And his newest film, “AGGRO DR1FT” is no different. In fact, it is easily his most unique film yet. READ MORE: ‘Aggro Dr1ft’ Review: Harmony Korine Goes Sicko Mode In A Visually Stunning Journey Through Miami Thug Life [Venice] As seen in the trailer, “AGGRO DR1FT” tells the story of a hitman with a family, as he tries to balance his life as a father and as a hired killer. That doesn’t sound too weird, does it? Well, in true Korine fashion, the filmmaker has decided to shoot the entire film using an infrared lens. That means every frame of the movie is kinetic both in its action and its colors. It’s pretty trippy. “AGGRO DR1FT” stars Jordi Mollà and rapper Travis Scott. As mentioned, it’s written and directed by Korine, who is probably best known for films such as “Gummo,” “Spring Breakers,” and “The Beach Bum.” Pro tip: if you want to watch a really interesting film from Korine, track down “Trash Humpers.” You can thank us later. “AGGRO DR1FT” debuts in select theaters this Friday. You can watch the trailer below. Here’s the synopsis: Breaking away from the traditional parameters of cinema, AGGRO DR1FT explores the onslaught of digital ephemera and interrogates modern life through the vernacular of video games. Shot entirely through an infrared lens, the film follows a Miami Beach hitman as he embarks on the relentless pursuit of his next target. We finally have (some!) news about season 2 of The Diplomat. In a recent interview with Esquire, Rufus Sewell revealed that he’s eager to see what happens next—whether it includes his character or not. (If you know, you know.) “I would like the show to continue as long as it can—with or without me,” he said. “It’s so well cast, it’s such a fun show to be in, and it’s one of those things that plays like it reads. One of the delights [of acting] is to read something, have a gut feeling about it, then turn up [to the job], and it feels right. Then you watch it, and it’s what you imagined.” “In the past,” he continued, “I’ve been vaguely frightened of being committed to an ongoing role—but I don’t think any of us felt this way about this.” We certainly hope not! The Diplomat has been a major win for Netflix ever since it debuted on the streamer, thanks to stellar performances by Sewell and his castmates, who expertly portray the chaos of working as political negotiators. Haven’t seen it yet? Here’s a quick rundown. related story rufus sewell Rufus Sewell Is Hungry For a Challenge The Diplomat follows Kate Wyler (Keri Russell), a woman hired as an ambassador to the United Kingdom amid an international crisis. As if juggling her career and a pending world war weren’t hard enough, her marriage to Hal (Sewell), a former political star, is crumbling, too. After a stunning eight episodes, season 1 ended with a bang, leaving Kate’s personal and professional life up in the air. Netflix announced the show’s renewal not long after the finale. Jinny Howe, vice president of drama series, explained it was the natural next step following the show’s success. “Fans around the world are loving every minute of The Diplomat’s gripping and propulsive drama and embracing Keri Russell’s powerful performance as Kate Wyler,” she said. “After that jaw-dropping cliff-hanger, we can’t wait for them to see what the amazing visionary team of Debora Cahn, Janice Williams, and Keri Russell have in store for season 2.” Well, that certainly sounds promising. Keep reading for everything we know about The Diplomat’s second season. related story best tv The 10 Best TV Shows of 2023 Has The Diplomat Been Renewed for a Second Season? Yes! The series has officially been greenlit for another run, and the creative team is just as eager as we are. In a press statement from Deadline, Cahn, the series showrunner, expressed her excitement for season 2. “We had such a great time making The Diplomat,” she said. “And it’s a thrill to see how much people are enjoying it. We’re so glad we get to do it again!” Russell added, “I am thrilled to be headed back for another round of this smart screwball show. Dare I say it’s fun? Thank you, Netflix, for giving us another shot.” When Could Season 2 of The Diplomat Be Released? The second season may be available to stream sooner than you think. According to Marie Claire, it was originally announced in January 2022. Netflix released the series fifteen months later, so if production runs smoothly, season 2 could be ready by the end of the year. What Might Happen in Season 2? After that explosive cliff-hanger, The Diplomat could go in any number of directions. We won’t spoil what happened for those who haven’t watched the show, but in an interview with Netflix’s Tudum, Sewell gave his prediction for the next chapter. “All I know is that if you resolve it one way or another too quickly, we’re screwed,” he said. “I like to think there are enough problems to last us [a few seasons]. Who knows? I would like someone with a better imagination than mine to take over on that rather than follow my dumb suggestions.” Summer might be the period we expect massive blockbusters to decimate the box office, but compared to most summers, 2024 seems a bit light on the massive sure-thing movies. Maybe that's just because 2024 has already been full of huge spectacles, like Dune: Part Two, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, and even A24's Civil War, but this year's summer releases seem less like simply pushing out IP-driven products and more like studios taking some surprising swings for these summer months. Even franchise films like Furiosa, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Twisters, and Alien: Romulus seem like they could go either way, and while Deadpool & Wolverine is likely to be one of the biggest releases of the summer, it's wild to see a summer movie schedule with only a single superhero film coming soon. Even among the blockbusters, this summer has a line-up of smaller films that have the potential to blow up in the coming months. Films like I Saw the TV Glow by Jane Schoenbrun, Richard Linklater's Hit Man, Jeff Nichols' The Bikeriders, Yorgos Lanthimos' Kinds of Kindness, Sean Wang's Dìdi, and MaXXXine, could all be surprise hits. This year's summer movie schedule certainly has the films that are absolutely going to be hits (I'm looking at you, Despicable Me 4), but these next few months look like they're full of possible surprises and less inevitable success than most years. As this exciting summer movie season starts up, let's take a look at some of the films coming out that should get you excited for May-August. 'The Idea of You' May 2 Almost every teenage girl has dreamt of seeing their favorite pop star perform live and falling in love in real-time as the boybander gazes down at them from the stage. Now imagine they’re not actually looking at you but at your 40-year-old mother. This is the concept of the hotly anticipated Prime Video romance, The Idea of You. Divorced mom Solène (Anne Hathaway) attends Coachella with her teenage daughter to see her favorite pop band, August Moon. There, she bumps into the band’s British, pouty, and dreamy lead singer Harry Styles - I mean, Hayes Campbell (Nicholas Galitzine). The trailer shows Hathaway and Galitzine's star-crossed romance as not only is she a rat-faced nobody (as rat-faced as Anne Hathway can be) but she’s also older than him. Double scandal! Before you roll your eyes at yet another movie adaptation of Harry Styles fan fiction, reviews following the film’s premiere at SXSW were almost unanimously positive. Hathaway’s talents don’t need to be defended as one of current Hollywood’s leading rom-com icons and Galitzine is everywhere you look nowadays. So, whether you’re a mother in your 40s or 25 and still remember being 15 and discovering Wattpad for the first time, The Idea of You is shaping up to be a fun, steamy romp. - Emma Kiely The Idea of You Film Poster The Idea of You (2024) R Drama Solène, a 40-year-old single mom, begins an unexpected romance with 24-year-old Hayes Campbell, the lead singer of August Moon, the hottest boy band on the planet. Release Date May 2, 2024 Director Michael Showalter Cast Anne Hathaway Nicholas Galitzine , Ella Rubin , Annie Mumolo , Reid Scott , Perry Mattfeld , Jordan Aaron Hall , Mathilda Gianopoulos Runtime 115 Minutes 'The Fall Guy' May 3 Ryan Gosling sliding on a piece of metal in The Fall Guy RELATED 'The Fall Guy' Review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt Lead a Moviemaking Lover’s Dream Get ready as this action ride is here to kick off the summer blockbuster season early. There are three truths in life; we all die, nothing worth achieving is easy, and funny Ryan Gosling is the best Ryan Gosling. After his Oscar-nominated performance as Ken in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie (as well as a dynamite musical performance at this year’s Academy Awards), Gosling is once again being the silly boy that he is with David Leitch’s The Fall Guy. Based on the Lee Majors ABC series from the ‘80s, this action comedy has Gosling taking on the role of veteran stuntman Colt Seavers, who is madly in love with director Jody Moreno (Emily Blunt), who also happens to be his ex-girlfriend. When the star of Jody’s next big movie, Tom Ryder (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), goes missing, it's up to Colt to figure out what’s really going on, and hopefully win back Jody’s heart. The action-comedy has already garnered rave reviews since it premiered at SXSW, and Universal seemingly has a lot of confidence in the movie. This makes sense, considering that Gosling’s fame has reached even greater heights since last summer. - Nate Richard the-fall-guy-poster The Fall Guy Action Drama Thriller 9 10 Colt Seavers is a stuntman who left the business a year earlier to focus on both his physical and mental health. He's drafted back into service when the star of a mega-budget studio movie, which is being directed by his ex, goes missing. Release Date May 3, 2024 Director David Leitch Cast Emily Blunt , Hannah Waddingham , Ryan Gosling , Aaron Taylor-Johnson , Stephanie Hsu , Teresa Palmer Runtime 114 minutes 'Tarot' May 3 Will dumb teens ever quit playing occult games? Following in the path of the likes of 2014’s Ouija, Tarot follows a group of college friends who get way in over their heads when they start playing with a deck of tarot cards. What is supposed to be a foretelling of one’s future becomes an inescapable nightmare as the figures of the cards come to life to torment the friends. As they start to die in similar ways to their fortune, they must figure out how to stop the curse before they all succumb to its wrath. Tarot sports a recognizable cast of young performers including the MCU Spider-Man trilogy’s Jacob Batalon, the standout of 2024’s Mean Girls, Avantika, and Pennyworth’s Harriet Slater. Tarot was directed and written by the duo of Spenser Cohen and Anna Halberg who previously worked on Expend4ables and 2018’s Extinction. - Emma Kiely tarot-poster Tarot (2024) Horror When a group of friends recklessly violates the sacred rule of Tarot readings they unknowingly unleash an unspeakable evil trapped within the cursed cards. One by one, they come face to face with fate and end up in a race against death. Release Date May 3, 2024 Director Spenser Cohen , Anna Halberg Cast Avantika , Jacob Batalon , Harriet Slater , Adain Bradley , Humberly González , Olwen Fouéré , Larsen Thompson , Wolfgang Novogratz Main Genre Horror 'Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story' May 3 Despite his recent comments that movies are dead, it does seem kind of odd that we haven’t seen Jerry Seinfeld in more movies over the years. After making one of the most popular and important sitcoms of all-time, Seinfeld’s only major movie role has been as…Barry B. Benson in the animated film/meme factory The Bee Movie. Yet Seinfeld stars in and makes his directorial debut with, yes, Unfrosted, a film extremely loosely based on the creation of the Pop-Tart. Who could’ve ever guessed that combination? Even wilder is the absurdly excellent cast Seinfeld has lined up for this film, including Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan, Amy Schumer, Peter Dinklage, James Marsden, Bobby Moynihan as Chef Boyardee, Kyle Mooney, Mikey Day, and Drew Tarver as Snap, Crackle, and Pop, and most exciting, Hugh Grant as Tony the Tiger voice actor Thurl Ravenscroft. If movies are dead, Seinfeld is certainly giving them a hell of a sendoff with this wild directorial debut. - Ross Bonaime Unfrosted movie poster Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story Comedy History Biography Michigan 1963, business rivals Kellogg's and Post compete to create a cake that could change breakfast forever. Release Date May 3, 2024 Director Jerry Seinfeld Cast Jerry Seinfeld , Melissa McCarthy , Jim Gaffigan , amy schumer , Hugh Grant , Max Greenfield , Christian Slater , Daniel Levy , Bill Burr , James Marsden , Jack McBrayer , Thomas Lennon , Bobby Moynihan , Adrian Martinez , Sarah Cooper , Fred Armisen Runtime 93 Minutes 'I Saw the TV Glow' May 3 A worried Justice Smith (left) looks at a stunned Brigette Lundy-Paine (right) in I Saw the TV Glow. RELATED 'I Saw the TV Glow' Review: You'll Be Talking About This A24 Horror Film All Year Jane Schoenbrun's follow-up to 'We're All Going to the World's Fair' is an ambitious and compelling feature that is made to be dissected. There is no movie you’ll see this year or any other quite like Jane Schoenbrun’s I Saw the TV Glow. The director’s follow-up to the already fantastic We’re All Going to the World’s Fair, it takes us even further into the particulars of growing up, exploring questions of identity and culture with a sharp eye plus an absolutely killer soundtrack. The less that is known about it the better, but the basics are that it involves Owen (Justice Smith) and Maddy (Brigette Lundy-Paine) who become obsessed with a show called The Pink Opaque. When it is canceled, the two will separate and go in different directions before eventually being drawn back together as they try to come to terms with life outside of the show. Anything else that you need to know is best experienced by letting the film wash over you as Schoenbrun has created a vibrant vision that defies any and all expectations in spectacular fashion - Chase Hutchinson I Saw The TV Glow Film Poster I Saw the TV Glow PG-13 Drama Horror Teenager Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate introduces him to a mysterious late-night TV show — a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. In the pale glow of the television, Owen’s view of reality begins to crack. Release Date May 3, 2024 Director Jane Schoenbrun Cast Amber Benson , Justice Smith , Brigette Lundy-Paine , Danielle Deadwyler Runtime 100 minutes 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' May 10 Few franchises are as high quality as the recent Planet of the Apes reboot and yet, the series is also massively underrated. The original trilogy, which consisted of Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, and War for the Planet of the Apes, was rebooted back in 2011 and put the talented Andy Serkis into the shoes of the protagonist Caesar, an evolved chimpanzee who leads the ape army after the Simian Flu nearly decimates humanity. While Caesar’s story ended with War for the Planet of the Apes, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes brings in a whole new cast of characters and is set 300 years following Caesar’s death. Kingdom centers around Noa (Owen Teague), a chimpanzee hunter, a human girl named Mae (Freya Allan), and Proximus Caesar (Kevin Durand), who plays a bonobo who has twisted Caesar’s message and legacy for his own gain. Time will tell if this entry measures up to the previous three in quality. Serkis held much of the gravitas and emotional weight behind the three films and it’s safe to say that without him, the series wouldn’t nearly be as good. - Therese Lacson Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Film Poster Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Sci-Fi Action Many years after the reign of Caesar, a young ape goes on a journey that will lead him to question everything he's been taught about the past and make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike. Release Date May 10, 2024 Director Wes Ball Cast Freya Allan , Kevin Durand , Dichen Lachman , William H. Macy , Owen Teague , Peter Macon , Sara Wiseman 'IF' May 17 After making two films about monsters that can’t see with the A Quiet Place franchise, John Krasinski is moving his directing talent to creatures that most people can’t see with IF. Krasinski also wrote and appears in IF, which tells the story of Bea (Cailey Fleming), a girl who can see people’s imaginary friends. When she also discovers that her neighbor Cal (Ryan Reynolds) can see them too, the pair team up to try and return the imaginary friends to their children. For what seems to be a lovely little kids film, IF has a surprisingly stacked cast and team behind the camera. Leading the voice cast of monsters in Krasinski’s old friend/The Office boss Steve Carell, as well as Emily Blunt (how’d he ever get her??), Matt Damon, Maya Rudolph, Jon Stewart, Sam Rockwell, George Clooney, Bradley Cooper, Blake Lively, and many, many more. Just as wild is Krasinski is working with two-time Oscar winner Janusz Kamiński behind the camera, and Oscar-winning composer Michael Giacchino. With a massive amount of talent behind it, and the rare original big-budget concept aimed at kids, IF could very well be one of the biggest surprise hits of this summer. - Ross Bonaime IF 2024 Film Poster IF (2024) Comedy Drama Family A young girl who goes through a difficult experience begins to see everyone's imaginary friends who have been left behind as their real-life friends have grown up. Release Date May 17, 2024 Director John Krasinski Cast Ryan Reynolds , John Krasinski , Cailey Fleming , Steve Carell , Phoebe Waller-Bridge , Louis Gossett Jr. 'Back to Black' May 17 You know what the world is lacking? Music biopics! Next in the firing line of having their life, warts and all, brought to the screen whether they like it or not is jazz sensation Amy Winehouse. Sam Taylor Johnson’s predictably titled Back to Black follows the rise and fall of one of the most unique voices of 21st-century music with Industry’s Marisa Abela playing the singer. The trailer promises a fairly straightforward retelling of Winehouse’s life from recording her first album in her early 20s to the roaring international success of her second album, Back to Black. On top of all this, the trailer advertises the movie as an insight into the “love story that inspired one of the greatest albums in the world” with Jack O’Connell playing Winehouse’s short-time husband Blake Fielder-Civil. The tragic and deeply upsetting life and death of Amy Winehouse is still fresh in the minds of music and movie lovers around the world. No one asked for this film and from the responses of British critics — no one wants it either. - Emma Kiely Back to Black Film Poster Back to Black Biography Drama It chronicles the life and music of Amy Winehouse, through the journey of adolescence to adulthood and the creation of one of the best-selling albums of our time. Release Date May 17, 2024 Director Sam Taylor-Johnson Cast Marisa Abela , Eddie Marsan , Lesley Manville , Jack O'Connell 'The Strangers: Chapter 1' May 17 Back in 2008, the simple premise of a couple having their isolated vacation home invaded by three masked killers resulted in one of the most terrifying horror movies of the decade. Bryan Bertino’s The Strangers brought the motivationless killer to a whole new level with the brutal acts of the masked trio who do it simply because “you were home.” 16 years and a forgettable sequel later, Renny Harlin is stepping up to reboot the series for the first of a planned trilogy. The Strangers Chapter 1 will act as a prequel, promising to tell us “how the strangers became the strangers.” The trailer shows a very similar setup: a couple (Riverdale’s Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez) celebrating their anniversary is staying in a remote cabin in a small town that is not the most welcoming. Just when they settle into the silence and tranquility, a group of masked intruders descends on the house; going from watching them shower to chasing them with axes. It’s one of the most anticipated horror releases of the year and hopefully, it can step in and fill the iconic creepy masks of its predecessor. - Emma Kiely The Strangers Chapter 1 Film Poster The Strangers: Chapter 1 Horror A young couple drive cross-country toward a new beginning; unfortunately they have no choice but to stop in a secluded Airbnb in Oregon--and endure a night of terror against three masked strangers. Release Date May 17, 2024 Director Renny Harlin Cast Madelaine Petsch , Rachel Shenton , Gabriel Basso , Richard Brake , Ema Horvath 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' May 24 Nine years ago, George Miller delivered an action blockbuster game-changer in Mad Max: Fury Road. Considering the hell that the movie went through throughout its production, it is nothing short of a miracle that it turned out as great as it was. Despite the acclaim, and despite winning six Oscars, Fury Road wasn’t a smash hit at the box office. Thankfully, its impact just couldn’t be ignored and this summer we’re finally being treated to the prequel Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. The Queen’s Gambit star Anya Taylor-Joy takes over the role of Imperator Furiosa from Charlize Theron, as the movie chronicles the daring heroine’s origin story as she faces off against a villain known as Dr. Dementus (Chris Hemsworth). Everything we’ve seen from the movie promises a fiery, action-packed prequel that is sure to please franchise diehards. From the trailers alone, Hemsworth looks like he was born to play this kooky new villain and while she may have some big shoes to fill, Taylor-Joy seems to be more than capable of taking over for Theron. - Nate Richard Furiosa A Mad Max Saga New Film Poster Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Action Adventure Sci-Fi The origin story of renegade warrior Furiosa before her encounter and teamup with Mad Max. Release Date May 24, 2024 Director George Miller Cast Anya Taylor-Joy , Chris Hemsworth , Tom Burke , Alyla Browne , Nathan Jones , Angus Sampson , Daniel Webber , Lachy Hulme 'The Garfield Movie' May 24 At this point, it seems like even Chris Pratt realizes how ridiculous it is that he seemingly now voices every animated character. From The Lego Movie to Onward and last year’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Pratt’s voice is now pretty much a part of every kid’s movie. The latest film in his animation takeover is The Garfield Movie, in which he will play the eponymous, lazy, lasagna-eating orange cat. But since you can’t have a movie about a cat that just likes to sleep and eat, The Garfield Movie introduces Garfield’s long-lost father Vic (Samuel L. Jackson), who gets Garfield and Odie (Harvey Guillén) involved in a wild heist. After a few Garfield films that blended live-action and animation, The Garfield Movie is specifically set in the animated world and directed by Mark Dindal, who previously directed such animated Disney films like The Emperor’s New Groove and Chicken Little. Regardless of anything else, The Garfield Movie gives us Snoop Dogg as a cat, which is certainly the biggest stretch of acting talent to come out of movies this year. - Ross Bonaime Garfield 2024 Film Poster The Garfield Movie Animation Action Adventure Garfield is about to go on a wild outdoor adventure. After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father - the cat Vic - Garfield and Odie are forced to abandon their pampered life to join Vic in a hilarious, high-stakes heist. Release Date May 24, 2024 Director Mark Dindal Cast Hannah Waddingham , Samuel L. Jackson , Nicholas Hoult , Chris Pratt 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' June 7 Over the years and with only a few installments to its name, the Bad Boys franchise has only grown in popularity. After modest success back in 1995 with the original installment (and Michael Bay’s first film as director), Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) returned eight years later with a sequel that more than doubled the gross of the first film. After a 17-year absence, they came back yet again with Bad Boys for Life, a film that ended up becoming the highest-grossing film of 2020 (because, you know, COVID). But considering the success of the third installment, it looks as though that has made the fourth film, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, a priority, as Smith and Lawrence return to investigate corruption in the Miami police department. Ride or Die also introduces Eric Dane, Ioan Gruffudd, Tiffany Haddish, Melaine Liburd, and Rhea Seehorn into the mix. It will certainly be interesting to see if the upward momentum still exists for this detective duo, as this will be Smith’s biggest theatrical release since his Oscar-winning performance in King Richard and…all that ensued from that win. In a packed summer season, is there still plenty of room for Mike and Marcus? - Ross Bonaime bad-boys-for-life-poster.jpg Bad Boys for Life R Action Adventure Comedy Crime Thriller Release Date January 15, 2020 Director Adil El Arbi , Bilall Fallah Cast Will Smith , Vanessa Hudgens , Alexander Ludwig , Joe Pantoliano , Martin Lawrence , Kate del Castillo Runtime 124 'The Watchers' June 7 Who watches The Watchers? Well, if things go well, hopefully all of us will soon (assuming the release date doesn’t keep getting switched around). The feature directorial debut of Ishana Shyamalan (who previously directed the great series Servant and, oh yeah, is the daughter of one M. Night Shyamalan) tells the story of Mina (Dakota Fanning) who is driving along one day and suddenly finds herself stranded in a shelter in Ireland. none of them can leave as there are creatures outside who will come to see them. Get caught outside and you die. It’s a tale as old as time and reminds one a little bit of the recent movie Arcadian as well as the series From though, thankfully, we haven’t gotten to see any of the way this film interprets its creatures just yet. Whatever is in store, it’s a release that already looks great visually and has a solid horror premise that could shape up to another Shyamalan family special. - Chase Hutchinson The Watchers Film Poster The Watchers Horror Fantasy Mystery Follows Mina, a 28-year-old artist, as she gets stranded in an extensive, immaculate forest in western Ireland. After finding shelter, she becomes trapped alongside three strangers, stalked by mysterious creatures each night. Release Date June 7, 2024 Director Ishana Shyamalan Cast Dakota Fanning , Georgina Campbell , Olwen Fouéré , Siobhan Hewlett 'Hit Man' June 7 hitman glen powell RELATED 'Hit Man' Review: Richard Linklater’s Take on Film Noir Is a Hilarious, Sexy Gem | TIFF 2023 Glen Powell is having a ball in one of the most thoroughly entertaining films of Linklater's career. In a better world, Richard Linklater’s latest creation, Hit Man, would be a summer blockbuster, arriving in theaters with a smash after taking audiences by storm at both TIFF and Sundance. Alas, the streaming gods got the better of us, and the action-comedy will be arriving on Netflix this June, starring Glen Powell (who also co-wrote the film with his Everybody Wants Some!! director) as a fake hit man who gets himself embroiled in a very real, very dangerous conspiracy when one of his targets (Adria Arjona) turns out to be more than he bargained for. Even on the small screen (well, however small the flat-screen in your living room is), Powell and Arjona’s chemistry is sure to be mind-melting, and Linklater seems poised to deliver another hit with his first film since Apollo 10 ½: A Space Age Childhood. - Maggie Boccella hit man poster Hit Man R Action Crime Inspired by an unbelievable true story, a strait-laced professor discovers his hidden talent as a fake hit man. He meets his match in a client who steals his heart and ignites a powder keg of deception, delight, and mixed-up identities. Release Date June 7, 2024 Director Richard Linklater Cast Glen Powell , Adria Arjona , Austin Amelio , Retta , Molly Bernard , Mike Markoff Runtime 113 minutes 'Inside Out 2' June 14 Pixar’s history with sequels has been an odd one. While there have been some criticisms in recent years that the studio—once known for their refreshingly original ideas—has relied too much on sequels (Lightyear in particular didn’t do the studio any favors), some of the studio’s biggest successes have come from sequels like Incredibles 2 and Finding Dory. At this point, 2015’s Inside Out is actually the studio’s highest-grossing non-sequel film, so it only makes sense that it would eventually get a sequel. Inside Out 2 actually seems like the type of story that deserves a sequel, as Riley is now a teenager, which means all sorts of new emotions are making themselves known. In addition to Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Anger (Lewis Black), Fear and Disgust (who are now voiced by Tony Hale and Liza Lapira, respectively), Riley is now inundated with Anxiety (Maya Hawke), Envy (Ayo Edebiri), Ennui (Adèle Exarchopoulous), and Embarrassment (Paul Walter Hauser). For the most part, Pixar’s sequels have done a fairly excellent job of expanding the worlds of these original ideas, and Inside Out certainly seems like a world full of potential. Hopefully, Inside Out 2 is more of a Toy Story 3 than a Cars 2. - Ross Bonaime The poster for Inside Out 2 Inside Out 2 Adventure Comedy Drama Fantasy Family Follow Riley, in her teenage years, encountering new emotions. Release Date June 14, 2024 Director Kelsey Mann Cast Amy Poehler , Maya Hawke , Phyllis Smith , Lewis Black , Tony Hale , Liza Lapira 'The Bikeriders' June 21 Austin Butler in The Bikeriders RELATED 'The Bikeriders' Review: Jeff Nichols Hires Too Many Cooks With Not Enough Flavor | LFF 2023 The motorcycle drama stars Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, and Tom Hardy. “You’d have to kill me to get this jacket off.” That line in Jeff Nichols’ The Bikeriders, growled by Austin Butler’s Benny, is a perfect way to sum up the gritty, stubborn, loyal, and violent nature of the Vandals, a motorcycle club-turned-gang in 1965 Chicago. Benny’s the newest member of the group, and his dedication to his found family quickly becomes indestructible. Benny’s wife Kathy (played by Tony winner Jodie Comer, who wields an accent like no other) is concerned about her husband’s decisions, but she’s no damsel in distress. (In fact, she might be tougher than some of the Vandals.) The group’s leader, Johnny (Tom Hardy), has a growing empire on his hands and looks to Benny for some support, but can he handle it? The only thing thicker than the Chicago accents is the cigarette smoke. - Emily Bernard the-bikeriders-poster The Bikeriders R Crime Drama Follows the rise of a midwestern motorcycle club as it evolves over the course of a decade - from a gathering place for local outsiders into a more sinister gang, threatening the original group's way of life. Release Date June 21, 2024 Director Jeff Nichols Cast Austin Butler , Jodie Comer , Tom Hardy , Michael Shannon Runtime 116 minutes 'Kinds of Kindness' June 21 Yorgos Lanthimos has been on a roll lately, as his extremely idiosyncratic style has started to find surprising success. His last two films, Poor Things and The Favourite, have earned Oscar nominations for Best Picture, with both films winning Best Actress as well (The Favourite for Olivia Colman and Poor Things giving Emma Stone her second Oscar). But Lanthimos is showing no sign of slowing down with Kinds of Kindness, a collection of three stories that reunites the director with his Poor Things actors Stone, Willem Dafoe, and Margaret Qualley, as well as Jesse Plemons, Hong Chau, The Favourite’s Joe Alywn, Mamoudou Athie, and Hunter Schafer. Yet maybe most interesting about Kinds of Kindness is that while Lanthimos has recently collaborated with screenwriter Tony McNamara for his last two films, Kinds of Kindness reunites Lanthimos with his co-writer Efthimis Filippou, with whom the pair have written some of the more bonkers works of Lanthimos’ career, like his breakthrough Dogtooth, The Lobster, and most recently, 2017’s The Killing of a Sacred Deer. Lanthimos’ latest films haven’t skimped on the weirdness, but it’s going to be fascinating to see if audiences still embrace Lanthimos and Filippou working together to create a film that will likely be delightfully unhinged, if the first teasers are anything to go by. - Ross Bonaime The poster for Kinds of Kindness. Kinds of Kindness (2024) Comedy Drama A man seeks to break free from his predetermined path, a cop questions his wife's demeanor after her return from a supposed drowning and a woman's quest to locate an extraordinary individual prophesied to become a renowned spiritual guide. Release Date June 21, 2024 Director Yorgos Lanthimos Cast Emma Stone , Jesse Plemons , Willem Dafoe , Margaret Qualley , Hong Chau , Joe Alwyn , Mamoudou Athie , Hunter Schafer 'Thelma' June 21 June Squibb (left) and Fred Hechinger (right) studying something on a computer screen in Thelma for Sundance 2024 RELATED 'Thelma' Review: June Squibb Goes on an Impossible Mission in Delightful Revenge Comedy | Sundance 2024 In writer-director Josh Margolin's film, Squibb plays a woman in her 90s getting revenge on scammers. Revenge comes in many forms. In the case of Thelma, it’s a 93-year-old woman. Written and directed by Josh Margolin, who based the film’s premise on something that really happened to his grandmother, the action comedy Thelma tells the story of Thelma Post (played by the always delightful and Oscar-nominated June Squibb) who gets sucked into the scheme of a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson. Furious, frustrated, and a bit fragile, Thelma gives Mission: Impossible’s Ethan Hunt a run for his money as she ventures across town to take back what is rightfully hers. The determined centenarian does whatever it takes to reclaim her autonomy in what’s both a hilarious and heartwarming adventure. Oh and explosions? You bet. Thelma had its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival and also stars Parker Posey, Clark Gregg, Malcolm McDowell, and Fred Hechinger. - Emily Bernard Thelma Sundance Film Festival 2024 Sample Image Thelma (2024) Comedy Action When 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her. Release Date January 18, 2024 Director Josh Margolin Cast June Squibb , Fred Hechinger , Richard Roundtree , Parker Posey , Clark Gregg , Malcolm McDowell Runtime 97 minutes 'A Quiet Place: Day One​​​​​​' June 28 Shh! The long-awaited prequel to the A Quiet Place saga is almost here. Set directly in the wake of the alien invasion seen in the second film, A Quiet Place: Day One, is set to follow Lupita Nyong’o (Us, Black Panther) and Joseph Quinn (Stranger Things) on “the day the world went quiet.” Not only does the prequel take us back to where it all began, but it will also be set in the buzzing metropolis of Brooklyn. While we’ll certainly still be holding our breath in the theater during moments of near-silent tension, the citizens of New York won’t have John Krasinski’s hard-earned knowledge about their attackers’ sensitivity to sound. Krasinski, having written and directed the first two films, returns to serve as a producer for the prequel while Michael Sarnoski (Pig) directs. Will Nyong’o and Quinn make it through the invasion? We’ll have to head to theaters this summer to find out. - Sam Coley Lupita Nyong'o covering her mouth on the first poster for A Quiet Place: Day One A Quiet Place: Day One Drama Horror Sci-Fi Experience the day the world went quiet. Release Date June 28, 2024 Director Michael Sarnoski Cast Lupita Nyong'O , Alex Wolff , Djimon Hounsou ​​​​​​'Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1​​​​​​' & ​​​​​​'Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 2​​​​​​' June 28 and August 16 As a director, Kevin Costner first made a name for himself with Dances with Wolves, which would go on to win Best Picture and Costner a Best Director Oscar. After the ambitious disappointment of The Postman, Costner returned behind the camera with Open Range in 2003. And of course, Costner has become as popular as ever in recent years having starred in the hugely popular Yellowstone series. For his first film as director in over two decades, Costner is making another grandly ambitious leap with Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1 and Chapter 2. Set over the course of the Civil War in the Old West, Horizon is a massive mixture of Costner’s love for the genre, mixed with the grandiosity that he’s attempted in the past. Considering how solid Costner’s work in Westerns has been in the past and how popular Yellowstone has become, Horizon has the potential to become gigantic. - Ross Bonaime Horizon An American Saga Film Poster Horizon: An American Saga R Western Drama Chronicles a multi-faceted, 15-year span of pre-and post-Civil War expansion and settlement of the American west. Release Date June 28, 2024 Director Kevin Costner Cast Kevin Costner , Sienna Miller , Michael Angarano , Jena Malone 'Despicable Me 4' July 3 We all know Despicable Me 4 is probably going to be the biggest film of the summer. Both Minions and Despicable Me 3 ended up making over a billion dollars each worldwide, while 2022’s Minions: The Rise of Gru came extremely close. When talking about the Despicable Me franchise, it’s easy to primarily focus on the Minions and their wild antics—often centered around bananas. But this series has always been a delightfully lovely story of family, in whatever form it may come. Despicable Me 4 continues that tradition with the newest member of the family, Gru Jr., as Gru and his family take on a new villain in Maxime Le Mal (voiced by Will Ferrell) and his girlfriend Valentina (Sofia Vergara). Steve Carell returns as the voice of Gru, and the Minions are still there, doing their nonsense. Look, it’s gonna be inescapable this summer, so hold onto your butts. - Ross Bonaime A new poster for Despicable Me 4 showing a larger, rock-like minion biting down on a smaller minion Despicable Me 4 Animation Adventure Comedy Fourth installment of the 'Despicable Me' franchise. Release Date July 3, 2024 Director Chris Renaud , Patrick Delage Cast Steve Carell , Kristen Wiig , Miranda Cosgrove , Steve Coogan , Pierre Coffin 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' July 3 Let’s be honest, we didn’t need a fourth Beverly Hills Cop movie. The first two movies in Eddie Murphy’s action-comedy franchise are a satisfying combination of laughs and action (although the less said about the third film, the better). After years in development hell, we’re finally getting another Axel Foley adventure anyway with Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. Eddie Murphy is a comedy legend, there’s no denying that; that being said after his dazzling comeback role as Rudy Ray Moore in Dolemite Is My Name, his most recent output has been less than stellar. Especially after the lackluster Coming 2 America, it would have been very easy to brush off this new Beverly Hills Cop movie, but if the teaser trailer is any indication, this new flick looks to recapture the humor, the charm, and the personality that made the first two movies work as well as they did. - Nate Richard Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley Poster Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Action Comedy Crime Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley is the fourth film in the popular comedy franchise starring Eddie Murphy. Murphy returns as Axel Foley in the Netflix film alongside returning cast members Judge Reinhold and John Ashton and Bronson Pinchot as Serge. Kevin Bacon and Joseph Gordon-Levitt also star in the sequel as new characters. Director Mark Molloy Cast Eddie Murphy , Joseph Gordon-Levitt , Kevin Bacon , Judge Reinhold 'MaXXXine' July 5 She’s a star, okay?! The capper to Ti West’s triptych slasher genre homage is finally coming to the big screen this summer after we were treated to the one-two punch of X and Pearl back in 2022. Once again starring Mia Goth in the lead role, MaXXXine follows X’s final girl as she heads west for her big break in Hollywood. After X’s 70s slasher debut and Pearl’s technicolor nightmare, MaXXXine will take audiences into the neon-drenched 80s as Maxine Minx finally gets her chance at stardom. But when a killer begins stalking starlets, will she still be able to hold onto her dreams or will they end up in a pool of blood? The star stuffed cast for the slasher also features Halsey, Michelle Monaghan, Giancarlo Esposito, Elizabeth Debicki, Lily Collins, Kevin Bacon, Bobby Cannavale, and Moses Sumney. - Sam Coley MaXXXine Poster MaXXXine Horror The third film in Ti West's X trilogy, starring Mia Goth. Release Date July 5, 2024 Director Ti West Cast Elizabeth Debicki , Mia Goth , Michelle Monaghan , Giancarlo Esposito , Kevin Bacon , Lily Collins , Bobby Cannavale , Halsey 'Fly Me to the Moon' July 12 Oh boy, this one is gonna get the moon landing conspiracy theorists all excited. Fly Me to the Moon, set during the Space Race of the 1960s, follows the relationship between NASA director Cole Davis (Channing Tatum) and NASA’s marketing strategist Kelly Jones (Scarlett Johansson). As the problems mount for NASA and it seems like something could certainly go wrong in this massive launch, Jones is assigned to create a fake moon landing, just in case things go wrong. Based on the first trailer, Fly Me to the Moon looks like the type of charming original idea that we don’t see enough of these days, and a fun dramedy that could be a solid respite from the usual summer movie fare. - Ross Bonaime Fly Me to the Moon 2024 Film Promo Image-1 Fly Me to the Moon (2024) Comedy Romance Marketing maven Kelly Jones wreaks havoc on launch director Cole Davis's already difficult task. When the White House deems the mission too important to fail, Jones is directed to stage a fake moon landing as back-up. Release Date July 12, 2024 Director Greg Berlanti Cast Scarlett Johansson , Woody Harrelson , Channing Tatum , Jim Rash , Ray Romano , Peter Jacobson , Joe Chrest , Colin Woodell 'Longlegs' July 12 Now we aren’t messing around as we’ve arrived at what is both the most anticipated and most mysterious horror movie of the summer. Longlegs, the latest from writer-director Oz Perkins, may have a straightforward plot synopsis, centering on an FBI agent named Lee Harker (Maika Monroe) tries to track down a serial killer (Nicolas Cage), but oh boy does it look like so much more than that. Each and every trailer has only made the hype build just as the horror gets that much more unsettling. For those who aren’t familiar with Perkins, he is the mind behind the underseen The Blackcoat’s Daughter as well as the recent Gretel & Hansel movie. This looks to be more in line with the former and, if it is anything even close to that magnificent work, we’re in for a truly sinister work of cinema that will leave a mark on your very soul. - Chase Hutchinson longlegs-poster-4-scaled Longlegs R Horror Thriller FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes unexpected turns, revealing evidence of the occult. Harker discovers a personal connection to the killer and must stop him before he strikes again. Release Date July 12, 2024 Director Oz Perkins Cast Nicolas Cage , Maika Monroe , Blair Underwood , Alicia Witt Runtime 1h 41m 'Twisters' July 19 Despite Hit Man heading straight to streaming this summer, Top Gun: Maverick fans can still look forward to Glen Powell rocketing onto the big screen — and in all likelihood taking his shirt off — in Twisters. While initially billed as a sequel to the 1996 classic Twister, the upcoming movie appears to be more of a reimagining of the beloved film. With that in mind, Twisters has quite a legacy to live up to. Luckily, if the first trailer is any indication, director Lee Isaac Chung and writer Mark L. Smith have managed to capture exactly what we love so much about the original Bill Paxton, Helen Hunt-led feature. A daring combination of unbridled weather-based action, some deep-fried comedy, and a lightning-struck romance, should make Twisters a worthy follow-up to the fan-favorite original. In addition to Powell, Daisy Edgar Jones, Anthony Ramos, David Corenswet, Kiernan Shipka, Maura Tierney, Katy O’Brien and more will be chasing storms right into theaters this July. - Sam Coley Twisters Film Posters Twisters Thriller Action Adventure An update to the 1996 film 'Twister', which centered on a pair of storm chasers who risk their lives in an attempt to test an experimental weather alert system. Release Date July 19, 2024 Director Lee Isaac Chung Cast Glen Powell , Kiernan Shipka , Maura Tierney , Daisy Edgar-Jones , Katy M. O'Brian , David Corenswet , Sasha Lane , Anthony Ramos 'Deadpool & Wolverine' July 26 Oh hello, dear reader. Hope you’re enjoying our movie guide. It’s time to talk about what is sure to be the event of the summer: Deadpool & Wolverine. There are many, many reasons to be pumped for this Marvel-ous adventure. For starters, we’re reunited with Ryan Reynolds’ quippy, sarcastic, and full-of-energy Deadpool who’s as hilarious as he is unpredictable. (Truly, it feels like Reynolds was born to be the red spandex-wearing Merc with a Mouth.) If that’s not enough to get your butt to the theater, how about the return of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine? Jackman and Reynolds lead the way as two very different (though equally uncanny) X-Men in this dual adventure that launches the foul-mouthed mercenary into the MCU. But how? As the trailer explains, Loki’s TVA has something to do with it. Emma Corrin steps into a villainous role as Cassandra Nova, and Jennifer Garner is back as Elektra. What else does Marvel have in store for us? Hey, maybe we’ll meet a member of the Fantastic Four. Grab your chimichangas. Shit’s about to get real. - Emily Bernard Deadpool 3 Come Together Film Teaser Poster Deadpool & Wolverine Superhero Action Comedy Sci-Fi Wolverine joins the "merc with a mouth" in the third installment of the Deadpool film franchise. Release Date July 26, 2024 Director Shawn Levy Cast Ryan Reynolds , Matthew Macfadyen , Morena Baccarin , Hugh Jackman , Karan Soni , Rob Delaney 'Dìdi' July 26 Izaac Wang as Chris running towards the camera he is holding after setting off fireworks in Didi. RELATED 'Dìdi' Review: A Charming Directorial Debut That Falls Short of Greatness | Sundance 2024 Sean Wang's directorial debut offers up interesting concepts but can't stick the landing. Dìdi has already been making a splash, winning the U.S. Dramatic Audience Award, the U.S. Special Jury Award for its ensemble, and being nominated for the Dramatic Grand Jury Prize at Sundance — and it’s not hard to see why. Director Sean Wang infuses the story of 13-year-old Chris Wang (Izaac Wang) with heart, humor, and authenticity. Dìdi’s specificity and voice elevate it above other young adult films, making it a special and personal experience. Not only does it capture the unique experience of growing up Taiwanese-American, but it also nails what it was like to be a kid in 2008 — particularly the internet culture of the time. Izaac Wang is overflowing with charisma, and it’s a treat to watch him struggle and triumph alike. Sean Wang doesn’t shy away from the messier parts of growing up, allowing Chris to make mistakes and learn from them. The movie shines brightest when it focuses on Chris’ dynamic with the women in his life, specifically his older sister Vivian (Shirley Chen), who he often butts heads with, and his mother Chungsing (Joan Chen), who has a beautiful arc of her own. Brimming with honesty and hilarity in equal measure, Dìdi is a crowd-pleaser that’s sure to join the ranks of coming-of-age classics. - Taylor Gates Didi Image Sundance Film Festival 2024 Didi Comedy Drama A 13-year-old Taiwanese American boy discovers skating, flirting, and the true essence of maternal love beyond his family's teachings. Release Date January 19, 2024 Director Sean Wang Cast Izaac Wang , Joan Chen , Shirley Chen , Chang Li Hua Runtime 91 minutes 'Trap' August 2 Anne Hathaway is not the only one getting more than she bargained for from a pop concert. The master of the twist who hasn’t had too hot of a streak recently (Knock at the Cabin was decent, the less said about the beach that makes you Old, the better), M. Night Shyamalan is back with his latest psychological thriller, Trap. Doting father Cooper (Josh Hartnett in a delightful return to leading roles) is parent of the year for bringing his teenage daughter to see her favorite singer, Lady Raven, live in concert. As the trailer shows, Cooper starts to notice maximum security around the arena, and when he asks a worker what’s going on, he’s told that it’s all a trap for local serial killer The Butcher. Just when you think this is going to be a Tom Cruise-like mission to save one’s daughter, the trailer shows Hartnett’s Cooper check his phone to watch a livestream of a terrified man tied up and gagged. Is Copper The Butcher? It looks to be that way but with Shyamalan, you never know. - Emma Kiely Trap 2024 Film Poster Trap NOT YET RATED Crime Horror Mystery Release Date August 9, 2024 Director M. Night Shyamalan Cast Josh Hartnett , Hayley Mills , Marnie McPhail , Ariel Donoghue 'Borderlands' August 9 Video game adaptations are becoming “the next big thing” as Hollywood continues to iron out the kinks in the formula, proven by recent successes like The Last of Us and Fallout. Eli Roth looks to continue this trend by infusing his outlandish style into the upcoming adaptation of Borderlands. The film stars Cate Blanchett, Ariana Greenblatt, Jack Black, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Kevin Hart as the rag-tag group of Vaulthunters that must scavenge Pandora. If Roth’s film is anything like the franchise, audiences are in for a wild ride, filled with bandits, monsters, out-of-pocket humor, and wall-to-wall action. Borderlands is one of my favorite game series of all time because of the sheer depth of options and gameplay – it’s one of the most replayable trilogies out there. Hopefully, the film retains that depth, allowing for just as many rewatches as replays. - Garrett Blaney Borderlands Film Poster Borderlands Sci-Fi Action Adventure Comedy A feature film based on the popular video game set on the abandoned fictional planet of Pandora where people search for a mysterious relic. Release Date August 9, 2024 Director Eli Roth Cast Cate Blanchett , Haley Bennett , Jack Black , Gina Gershon , jamie lee curtis , Kevin Hart 'Cuckoo' August 9 Hunter Schafer as Gretchen with a bandage on her head and her arm in a sling hiding behind a shelf as a figure lurks in the background in Cuckoo. RELATED 'Cuckoo' Review: Hunter Schafer Battles Dan Stevens In Gleeful Horror Trip | SXSW 2024 Forget 'Euphoria,' this film is proof that Schafer needs more leading roles to sink her teeth into. There is just something about Cuckoo that has stuck in my brain and won’t go away. Part of this comes down to the great duo of both Dan Stevens and Hunter Schafer, though it is also just the strange mind of writer-director Tilman Singer that holds it all together before breaking it apart. While those who have seen his previous film Luz will know some of what they’re getting themselves into, this is still a whole new work that takes us on a trip in more ways than one. At the center of this is the young Gretchen (Schafer) whose family has moved to a resort where little is what it seems. After taking a job at the hotel, she soon has a terrifying encounter in the night when trying to bike home. The fantastic scene involving shadows is merely the beginning of a film that is an assault on the eyes and ears in the best way possible - Chase Hutchinson Cuckoo 2024 Film SXSW Promo Image Cuckoo (2024) Horror Mystery Thriller 8 10 A 17-year old girl is forced to move with her family to a resort where things are not what they seem. Release Date May 3, 2024 Director Tilman Singer Cast Hunter Schafer , Dan Stevens , Jessica Henwick , Marton Csokas , Astrid Bergès-Frisbey , Greta Fernández , Kalin Morrow , Mila Lieu Runtime 102 Minutes 'Alien: Romulus' August 16 Though the quality of movies in the Alien franchise largely vacillates between masterpiece and forgettable dud, Alien: Romulus looks like the film is returning back to its survival horror roots with Fede Álvarez (Don’t Breathe) at the helm. Set in the time between the original Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986), Romulus leans into the horror elements of the series in a way the previous franchise entries haven’t. Visually and stylistically, Romulus feels reminiscent of the video game Alien: Isolation (a comparison that even cast member Isabela Merced was making), which is very good news. Given the thumbs up of approval from Ridley Scott, the film starring Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu might just be what the franchise needs to jolt it back to life. - Therese Lacson Alien Romulus Poster Alien: Romulus Sci-Fi Horror Young people from a distant world must face the most terrifying life form in the universe. Release Date August 16, 2024 Director Fede Alvarez Cast Cailee Spaeny , Isabela Merced , David Jonsson , Archie Renaux , Spike Fearn , Aileen Wu '​​​​​​​Blink Twice'​​​​​​​ August 23 The first trailer for Blink Twice, the directorial debut of Zoë Kravitz, begins with Channing Tatum talking about how everyone is dead, before we cut to a mansion on flames. From there, things get even wilder. Blink Twice follows Frida (Naomi Ackie), a waitress who is invited to the private island of the obscenely wealthy Slater King (Tatum). But, naturally, amongst all the partying and good times, there’s something seemingly sinister going on. Blink Twice also features Simon Rex, Alia Shawkat, Kyle MacLachlan, Christian Slater, Geena Davis, and Haley Joel Osment, and looks like a debaucherous wild time. Coming out near the end of the summer, Blink Twice seems like the type of late-August surprise that could make a much bigger-than-expected splash. - Ross Bonaime Blink Twice Film Poster Blink Twice When tech billionaire Slater King meets cocktail waitress Frida at his fundraising gala, he invites her to join him and his friends on a dream vacation on his private island. As strange things start to happen, Frida questions her reality. ​​​​​​​ 'The Crow' August 23 Goth kids, rejoice! Starring Bill Skarsgård and FKA Twigs, The Crow is a remake of the 1994 cult classic. While the original film is associated with Brandon Lee’s tragic death, The Crow of 2024 has been trapped in developmental hell since 2008, with a long list of directors and stars attached to it. From Bradley Cooper to Jason Momoa, the film ultimately landed Rupert Sanders (Snow White and the Huntsman) as the director and Skarsgård in the place of Eric Draven, the resurrected musician bent on getting revenge for the death of him and his fiancée. After the trailer drop, it’s hard to imagine anyone other than the It star leading the film. Oozing gothic and emo aesthetic, The Crow might just be able to live up to the legacy of this franchise. - Therese Lacson The Crow 2024 Film Poster The Crow (2024) Action Crime Fantasy A modern re-imagining of the beloved character, The Crow, based on the original graphic novel by James O'Barr. Release Date August 23, 2024 Director Rupert Sanders Cast Bill Skarsgard , FKA Twigs , Danny Huston

COBRA KAI Season 6 Trailer Teaser (2024) COBRA KAI Season 6 Trailer Teaser (2024) © 2024 - Netflix Cobra Kai is coming to an end on Netflix, as the sixth season of the acclaimed Karate Kid sequel series will be its last. During this year's Netflix Is a Joke Fest, the streaming service dropped some big news about Cobra Kai Season 6. Not only did fans get word as to when the final episodes will drop, but folks also got a glimpse at what's in store thanks to a brand new teaser trailer. The teaser for Cobra Kai Season 6 dropped on Tuesday morning, offering up some footage from the final karate showdown for Daniel and Johnny's students. You can check out the full teaser in the video below! In addition to the release of the teaser, Netflix also unveiled its release strategy for Cobra Kai's final season. The supersized Season 6 will consist of 15 total episodes, which will be released in three batches over the span of several months. Part 1 of Cobra Kai Season 6 is set to be released on Netflix July 18th. A few months later, on November 28th, Part 2 will be released. Part 3 — the final batch of Cobra Kai episodes — will be released at some point in 2025, but a specific release date hasn't yet been announced. Season 6 picks up after the events of Season 5, and sees the Cobra Kai students embark on a journey to compete in the karate world championships, where they will face their toughest opponents yet. Here's Netflix's official description of Cobra Kai Season 6: "Picking up with Cobra Kai eliminated from the Valley, our senseis and students must decide if and how they will compete in the Sekai Taikai — the world championships of karate." One of the biggest questions surrounding the final season of Cobra Kai is whether or not Hilary Swank will have a role at some point. Many of the lead actors from the various Karate Kid movies have appeared on the show at one point or another, but The Next Karate Kid's Swank has yet to show up. While speaking to Collider earlier this year, the actress didn't offer fans too much hope about her potential Karate Kid return. "I don't think I am, unfortunately," Swank said. "I know. It's, like, the number one question I get right now. Most people usually say, 'What's it like working with Clint Eastwood?' But I think, 'Are you going to be on Cobra Kai has almost surpassed that?'" “Cobra Kai” Season 6 is getting a super-sized sendoff. As part of the Netflix Is A Joke Festival, the streaming giant has announced that the final season of the popular series will consist of 15 episodes, with the season to be split into three five-episode blocks. The first five episodes will premiere on July 18, while the second batch of five will premiere on Nov. 28. The final five episodes of the series will premiere in 2025 with an exact date to be announced at a later date. Netflix has also released a teaser trailer and for the new season, which can be seen below. Popular on Variety 00:00 00:00 The final season details what happens now that (SPOILER ALERT) Cobra Kai has been driven out of the Valley in the Season 5 finale. “Our senseis and students must decide if and how they will compete in the Sekai Taikai — the world championships of karate,” per the official description. Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Martin Kove, and Yuji Okumoto all reprise their roles from the “Karate Kid” film franchise in the series. It also stars Xolo Maridueña, Jacob Bertrand, Mary Mouser, Tanner Buchanan, Peyton List, Gianni DeCenzo, Courtney Henggeler, Vanessa Rubio, Dallas Dupree Young, Alicia Hannah-Kim, Griffin Santopietro, and Oona O’Brien. The series was developed by Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg, who serve as executive producers via Counterbalance Entertainment. Will Smith, James Lassiter and Caleeb Pinkett executive produce for Westbrook Studios along with Susan Ekins in association with Sony Pictures Television. Ralph Macchio and William Zabka also serve as executive producers Cobra Kai season 6 trailer teases final showdown between old rivals Daniel and Johnny after 40 years of anticipation. Official trailer reveals release date for final season, split into three parts with first episodes dropping July 18, 2024. Johnny and Daniel's final rematch in Cobra Kai season 6 expected to bring closure after series of draws, with Johnny likely to win. The trailer for Cobra Kai teases a moment we have been eagerly waiting for, which was first set up 40 years ago in The Karate Kid. The final season of the Netflix series will wrap up Johnny Lawrence's story, and presumably set up the continuation of the Miyagiverse into the upcoming 2025 Karate Kid movie. This means, of course, resolving some of the conflicts that have been ongoing ever since Johnny was in high school in the 1980s. All these years later, the top student of the titular Cobra Kai has a chance to settle the score. Cobra Kai ​​​​​​season 6 faced several delays, but it is finally on the way, with an officially trailer dropped in April 2024. The teaser revealed that this final installment in the Netflix series will be released in three parts, with the first handful of episodes releasing July 18, 2024, the next on November 28, 2024, and the last sometime in 2025. Along with this reveal, the Cobra Kai season 6 trailer included a few scenes that will presumably be part of the first few episodes, and these provided some hints about what we can expect. William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence Preparing to Spar in Cobra Kai Season 6 RELATED Cobra Kai Season 6 Release Date Revealed As part of the Netflix is a Joke Fest, the streamer announces the release date of Coba Kai season 6, the Karate Kid sequel show's final season. Cobra Kai Season 6 Trailer Teases A Final Rematch For Johnny & Daniel Daniel & Johnny Face Each Other & Bow In The New Cobra Kai Trailer Karate-Kid-Cobra-Kai-Johnny-Daniel Near the beginning of the Cobra Kai season 6 trailer, text flashes across the screen that says, "The end of a legacy deserves a grand finale." This is accompanied by a clip of Daniel and Johnny's match at the All-Valley Tournament in 1984's The Karate Kid movie. Then, the following shot shows rivals, now 40 years older, bowing to one another as if preparing to fight. This seems to indicate that Johnny and Daniel will finally get a true rematch in Cobra Kai season 6, which audiences have eagerly awaited. Of course, at this point in the story, the pair are no longer at one another's throats. Though they are still highly competitive, they are more like friends than true rivals, so a big final battle won't be nearly as aggressive as it was in The Karate Kid. Still, seeing Daniel and Johnny finally settle their differences several decades after their iconic battle is a perfect way to kick off Cobra Kai's final season. Cobra Kai's series finale will be followed by a new Karate Kid movie, releasing May 30, 2025. All Daniel & Johnny's Cobra Kai Fights Have Been Draws Johnny & Daniel's All-Valley Match In Karate Kid Is The Last Of Their Fights With A Clear Victor Of course, this won't be the first time that Daniel and Johnny will have sparred in Cobra Kai. They may get along pretty well by season 6, but earlier episodes told a different story. Both have instigated fights in the past and though they were fun to watch, each ended in a draw. In season 2, Daniel attacked Johnny at his apartment after discovering that Sam had spent the night there with Robby, but the fight was broken up before a resolution. The same was true for the garage fight in season 3, and the pair's tournament-style match in Cobra Kai, season 4, ended with both being simultaneously KOed. The fact that Cobra Kai has thus far not allowed either Johnny or Daniel to get a leg up on the other seems to indicate that a true rematch has been saved for the end... The fact that Cobra Kai has thus far not allowed either Johnny or Daniel to get a leg up on the other seems to indicate that a true rematch has been saved for the end, and it looks like season 6 is when this will finally pay off. There have been years of anticipation built up toward this moment between The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai, and it's sure to be among the Netflix series' more exciting matches. Of course, it's currently unclear who would be the victor of this final epic battle. Who Will Win Daniel & Johnny's Final Cobra Kai Rematch? Johnny Is Likely To Win, But Cobra Kai Will Have To Make It Interesting Custom image of Johnny Lawrence and Daniel LaRusso in Cobra KaiCustom image by Yeider Chacon As previously mentioned, all but Daniel and Johnney's All-Valley match in The Karate Kid has ended in a draw, which indicates that the pair are pretty evenly matched in Cobra Kai. However, someone has to win in this final battle, and it's pretty easy to guess who it will be. Since Daniel won in the 1984 movie, and Johnny is the main character of the spinoff series, it stands to reason that victory would this time be his. This would make the rivals even for the end of Cobra Kai, with each holding a single victory along with a spattering of draws. The real question of Cobra Kai season 6 is how the series will make Johnny's win interesting. Since the result itself is predictable, there must be an added factor that will allow the match to satisfy the heavy anticipation that has been so intentionally built up over the years. At the very least, this final rematch between Daniel and Johnny needs to be highly dramatic, full of the flair and style that Cobra Kai has become known for, allowing the moment to stand out as the perfect way to resolve Johnny's 40-year-long story. Cobra Kai is kicking off its sixth and final season. Netflix first announced the show’s renewal in January 2023, as creators Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg shared their thoughts on the "bittersweet" decision via Instagram. "Reacquainting the world with the Karate Kid universe has been our humble honor," they wrote. "It has enabled us to play sensei, expanding the original storylines and birthing a new generation of underdogs. We've never once taken this opportunity for granted." They continued, "Our Day 1 goal with Cobra Kai has always been to end it on our terms, leaving the Valley in the time and place we've always imagined. While this may be a bittersweet day for the fandom, the Miyagiverse has never been stronger. This fandom is the BEST on the planet and we hope to be telling more Karate Kid stories with you down the line. Because as we all know: Cobra Kai Never Dies." While only a handful of details have been announced so far, the teaser trailer released in January 2023 said fans can expect the "biggest" and "baddest" season yet. Read ahead for everything you need to know about Cobra Kai season 6. Who is in the cast of Cobra Kai season 6? Cobra Kai. (L to R) Tanner Buchanan as Robby Keene, Xolo Mariduea as Miguel Diaz, Jacob Bertrand as Eli 'Hawk' Moskowitz in episode 508 of Cobra Kai. COURTESY OF NETFLIX It’s expected that most of the main cast will return, including William Zabka (Johnny), Ralph Macchio (Daniel), Xolo Maridueña (Miguel), Mary Mouser (Samantha), Jacob Bertrand (Eli), Tanner Buchanan (Robby), Peyton List (Tori), Gianni DeCenzo (Demetri), Courtney Henggeler (Amanda), Vanessa Rubio (Carmen) and Dallas Dupree Young (Kenny). What will Cobra Kai season 6 be about? Cobra Kai. Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso in episode 510 of Cobra Kai COURTESY OF NETFLIX According to the official description, season 6 picks up “with Cobra Kai eliminated from the Valley” and the Miyagi-Do Karate dojo senseis and students deciding “if and how they will compete in the Sekai Taikai — the world championships of karate.” Netflix previously teased that the upcoming season would be the “biggest, baddest season yet,” noting that it will contain “lots of surprises." When did Cobra Kai season 6 film? Cobra Kai. (L to R) Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso, William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence, Yuji Okumoto as Chozen Toguchi, Courtney Henggeler as Amanda LaRusso in Cobra Kai. COURTESY OF NETFLIX During the Atlanta Comic Convention in February 2023, Macchio teased that production for season 6 was expected to start in May 2023. However, when May rolled around, Cobra Kai writer Jon Hurwitz revealed that the show’s writers were part of the WGA strike. “We hate to strike, but if we must, we strike hard. Pencils down in the Cobra Kai writers room,” he wrote at the time. “No writers on set. These aren't fun times, but it's unfortunately necessary. The moment a fair deal is in place, we'll get back to kicking ass. In the meantime, sending strength and support to the negotiating committee.” In January 2024, co-showrunner Jon Hurwitz teased that production was underway as he posted a photo of him and the rest of the Cobra Kai team having dinner together before kicking off filming with the caption, "The night before." Is there a teaser trailer for Cobra Kai season 6? In January 2023, Netflix shared a short teaser recapping the show’s past seasons as they announced Cobra Kai’s sixth and final season. A clip of the series was also shown in Netflix's teaser for their 2024 slate. In May 2024, Netflix gave another look as they announced the release date for the upcoming season. A voice declaring "no mercy" launches the trailer into a sequence of characters gearing up to spar. When will Cobra Kai season 6 be released? Cobra Kai. (L to R) Xolo Mariduea as Miguel Diaz, Mary Mouser as Samantha LaRusso in episode 510 of Cobra Kai. CURTIS BONDS BAKER/NETFLIX The final season will be split into three parts, with the first part premiering on July 18, the second arriving on Thanksgiving Day and the third coming sometime in 2025. The first five seasons of the show are currently available to stream on Netflix. Get ready for a supersized final season of Cobra Kai, with 15 episodes set to kick off on July 18. The showdown between Johnny and Daniel takes center stage as they mentor the next generation of fighters. While Season 6 isn't necessarily the end of the Valley's story, fans can expect some surprises and potential crossovers. As the sun begins to set on Cobra Kai, one final showdown awaits before viewers bid farewell to Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) and Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio). Netflix released the first teaser announcing the arrival of the Karate Kid spin-off series' supersized sixth season as a three-part streaming event beginning this summer. The show's final run will consist of 15 episodes instead of the usual 10 and is set to kick off with part one on July 18. Part two will follow on November 28 with the finale event closing things out sometime next year. Season 6 will pick up in the aftermath of Cobra Kai and Terry Silver's (Thomas Ian Griffith) defeat at the end of Season 5. With one of the biggest threats in the Valley out of the way, Miyagi-Do now sets its sights on the world championships of karate, better known as the Sekai Taikai. The teaser sets the stage for another face-off between old rivals Johnny and Daniel, but now on much friendlier terms as they work to raise up the next generation of fighters. Everything the series has built up throughout five seasons will come to a head on the biggest stage possible, but there are other stories to wrap up ahead of the big competition. Martin Kove's ruthless John Kreese escaped from prison last season and looks to resurrect Cobra Kai once again with his "no mercy" style alongside sensei Kim (Alicia Hannah-Kim). The main cast is expected to return for the final showdown, with Zabka, Macchio, and Kove joined throughout the series by Sean Kanan, Yuji Okumoto, Courtney Henggeler, Vanessa Rubio, and Paul Walter Hauser. Blue Beetle star Xolo Maridueña will also return as Miguel Diaz opposite fellow young fighters Mary Mouser, Tanner Buchanan, Jacob Bertrand, Peyton List, Gianni DeCenzo, Dallas Dupree Young, Joe Seo, and Griffin Santopietro. One person confirmed not to be joining the fun is Hilary Swank, who squashed any hopes of returning to the Valley earlier this year, though Season 6 may still have a few surprises for long-time fans in store. 'Cobra Kai' Season 6 Won't Be the Definitive End of The Valley's Story Cobra Kai still has many personal storylines to wrap up involving its adult and teen characters, but the final season is also built to widen the Miyagiverse, according to co-creator Jon Hurwitz. His fellow showrunners and series masterminds, Hayden Schlossberg and Josh Heald, concur with the idea of leaving the door open for future projects set in this world, namely another spinoff. Once the series ends, however, all eyes will be on the new Karate Kid movie, with Macchio also reprising his role for the project alongside Ben Whang and Jackie Chan, which was recently delayed until next year. The door is open for some crossover between the two and, with the delay, the series could flow smoothly into whatever writer Rob Liebel and director Jonathan Entwistle have planned. The first part of Cobra Kai's final season debuts on July 18 exclusively on Netflix. Visit our full guide here for everything we know so far about Season 6 and check out the teaser below. Prepare for epic battles - Cobra Kai season 6 trailer teases intense fights between rival characters, promising an unforgettable finale. Release plan unveiled - Netflix will launch 15 episodes in three parts, starting in July and ending in 2025 with the global karate championships. Last real rivalry - Anthony vs Kenny will be the focus in Cobra Kai season 6, showcasing a unique and exciting matchup between the two characters. Cobra Kai season 6 is on the way, and the trailer promises several exciting battles you won't want to miss. This final installment of the Netflix series will wrap up the story, which means rivalries must be put to rest once and for all. As is the standard with anything in the Karate Kid franchise, the best way to do this is with some epic fights, and based on the trailer for Cobra Kai season 6, the upcoming installment will be the most exciting yet. From Sam and Tory to Johnny and Daniel themselves, the coming episodes are sure to leave their mark with some epic battles. The first trailer for Cobra Kai season 6 came with a lot of great information. The short teaser revealed that the upcoming 15 episodes will be released in groups in what Netflix calls a "three-part event." Part 1 will begin streaming on July July 184, followed by Part 2 on NovemNovember 284, and Part 3 sometime in 2025. The global karate championships previously teased by the series, the Sekai Taikai, will likely serve as the finale of the final part of Cobra Kai season 6. However, based on the clips included in the trailer, there is still a lot of action to look forward to in the first wave of episodes. A composite image of Johnny Lawrence looking on with karate students fighting in the background in Cobra Kai RELATED Cobra Kai Season 6: Release Date, Cast, Story, Trailer & Everything We Know Cobra Kai season 5 is not the end of the global hit series. Here's everything we know so far about when Cobra Kai season 6 will hit Netflix. 5 Sam LaRusso vs Tory Nichols Sam & Tory Can Fully Work Out Their Differences In Cobra Kai Season 6 Tory and Sam's rivalry became vital for most of Cobra Kai ever since the pair were set at odds when the former started dating Robby in season 2. This came to a head with the big school fight during that season's finale, in which Tory's rage and violence caused Sam to be seriously injured. The battle had a significant psychological impact on Sam, who spent the next couple of seasons overcoming her fear of Tory before they faced off in the championship fight at the All-Valley Tournament at the end of Cobra Kai season 4. Tory came out victorious in this season's match, but since it was later revealed that Terry Silver bribed the All-Valley referee, she has no way of knowing if she won the championship title for real. The star Cobra Kai student came a long way morally over seasons 4 and 5, and the last we saw her, she was eager to work with the Miyagi-Dos—including Sam—to make things right. Now, Tory and Sam are on much better terms, but that doesn't mean they are any less eager to beat the other in a fair fate. It looks like they will have their chance to do just that in the upcoming season. One of the first clips seen in the Cobra Kai season 6 trailer shows Tory and Sam practicing karate side by side. Tory is wearing a Miyagi-Do gi, indicating that she has joined Daniel LaRusso's dojo rather than Johnny's Eagle Fang. While this means she is officially on the same team as Tory, the following scene that shows them facing each other and gearing to fight proves there will still be some exciting fights between the duo in Cobra Kai season 6. As for who will win, it's difficult to say. 4 Johnny Lawrence vs Chozen Toguchi Chozen vs Johnny Is The Legacy Match We Didn't Know We Needed Part of what makes Cobra Kai work so well is the way it flips the bill and takes the perspective of Karate Kid's villains. The central protagonist, Johnny, was the main villain of the first Karate Kid movie, and he has made great strides at improving himself throughout the spinoff series. The same is true for Chozen, who was the central villain of The Karate Kid Part 2. He was brought into Cobra Kai during season 3 and has since become one of the more lovable characters of the series. Of course, Johnny and Chozen being good doesn't make them any less powerful fighters. The pair proved in Cobra Kai season 5 that they were forces to be reckoned with when they broke into Terry Silver's home and held their own against a group of skilled karate sensei. Chozen's fight with Silver was especially riveting, since he utilized a pair of sai against the villain's katana. It was one of the most incredible displays of skill in Cobra Kai, which makes the possibility of a fight between Johnny and Chozen all the more intriguing. This pair has never been particularly competitive with one another, but as two excellent fighters, this is the match we never knew we needed. The Corba Kai season 6 trailer sees Johnny and Chozen bowing to one another for a tournament-style match, but the scene cuts off before we see any actual combat. This pair has never been particularly competitive with one another, but as two excellent fighters, this is the match we never knew we needed. Additionally, there's something highly nostalgic about these two The Karate Kid villains, who never knew each other back in the 1980s, facing off to determine which is the stronger fighter. 3 Johnny Larence vs Daniel LaRusso The One Karate Kid Rematch To Rule Them All Johnny and Daniel have had quite a journey together in The Karate Kid franchise. Their rivalry started in 1984 when the New Jersey kid moved in on Johnny's girlfriends, and the rest is history. Their conflict came to its apex in The Karate Kid when they faced off at the All-Valley Tournament, and though it was a close match, Daniel walked away with the championship title. Johnny even gave Daniel his seal of approval, choosing to award the boy with the trophy himself while delivering the line "You're alright, LaRusso." Of course, this wasn't the end. It's later revealed in The Karate Kid Part 2 that Johnny's second-place win caused a dangerous riff between him and John Kreese. Cobra Kai eventually explained that this conflict led Johnny down a dark path, and all those years later, he had a lot of resentment against Daniel LaRusso—who became a wealthy dealership owner. When Daniel set himself against Johnny's newly reopened Cobra Kai, it was salt in the wound, and the pair have gone fist-to-fist several times since then, though each battle has ended in a draw. Hopefully, Cobra Kai season 6 is when this will change. The trailer featured a clip of the young duo's All-Valley match in 1984, followed by a flash-forward 40 years to the pair bowing to one another preparing to fight. These scenes are accompanied by the text "The end of a legacy deserves a grand finale," which hints that Johnny and Daniel will battle it out one last time. Since all their fights in Cobra Kai have been interrupted before anyone won (or they simultaneously KOed each other), season 6 will determine who the better fighter is. Johnny and Daniel faced off for a tournament-style match in Cobra Kai season 4, but they both knocked each other out at precisely the same time, resulting in a draw. 2 Anthony LaRusso vs Kenny Payne Anthony & Kenny Are The Last Real Rivalry Left In Cobra Kai As exciting as many of these teased Cobra Kai season 6 fights are, they're dampened down slightly because most of the rivalries of past installments have been worked out. Tory and Sam aren't nearly as vicious toward each other as they once were, and they will even be allies in the upcoming season. Johnny and Daniel, though competitive, no longer have it out for one another, so a big fight won't be nearly as aggressive. Going into Cobra Kai season 6, the only true rivalry left is between Anthony LaRusso and Kenny Payne. The tension between this duo began in Cobra Kai season 2 when Kenny was a sweet new student whom Anthony and his gang viciously bullied. This inspired the boy to seek help, and, unfortunately, he found it at Cobra Kai. Before too long, John Kreese had turned Kenny into a monster, and after some harsh lessons, Anthony became remorseful for his past actions. Despite efforts to make amends, the pair have continued to be at odds. Cobra Kai season 5 saw Kenny realize that Terry Silver wasn't who he thought he was, but that doesn't mean his anger has subsided. Anthony and Kenny are seen fighting in some batting cages, and Daniel's son pulls off an impressive move in which he punches one of the baseballs in mid-air, launching it toward Kenny. Anthony and Kenny's fight in Cobra Kai season 6 is guaranteed since several clips in the trailer show the duo in actual combat. This looks like it will be a pretty exciting match. Rather than a fair, tournament-style battle, Anthony and Kenny are seen fighting in some batting cages, and Daniel's son pulls off an impressive move in which he punches one of the baseballs in mid-air, launching it toward Kenny. It's precisely the flavor of Cobra Kai and certainly looks like a battle to look forward to. 1 Miyagi-Fang vs Cobra Kai The Cobra Kai Season 6 Trailer Features Another Big Group Fight A unique feature of Cobra Kai compared to the original Karate Kid movies is the prevalence of massive group fights, and this has become one of the things to look forward to from season to season. The first that stood out was the school fight in Cobra Kai season 2, which saw Miyagi-Do and Cobra Kai go all out in a violent display in the high school halls. From there, there have been similar battles at Miyagi-Do, the LaRusso home, arcades, and more. Of course, this dojo rivalries has changed significantly over the years. Johnny's original Cobra Kai students are now Eagle Fang, with some having even switched to Miyagi-Do. The two dojos have become allies pitted against Terry Silver's Cobra Kai. With this villain in prison as of the end of season 5, it's unclear how ownership of the dojo will shake out, but John Kreese's line in the Cobra Kai season 6 trailer, "Cobra Kai is back," indicates that he will step back in as head sensei. With Kreese back in control, the animosity between Cobra Kai and Miyagi-Fang dojos will continue, and other big group fights are teased. The Cobra Kai trailer included a few clips showing Miguel, Demetri, Hawk, and, most surprisingly, Kyler fighting together at what appears to be an arcade, battling it out with an unknown group of teens. Given Kreese's return, it's likely that these are Cobra Kai's newest students, and more group fights indicate plenty more excitement to expect in Cobra Kai's finale season.

BACK TO BLACK Final Trailer (2024) Amy Winehouse Biopic BACK TO BLACK Trailer 3 (NEW 2024) Amy Winehouse Biopic, Marisa Abela, Jack O'Connell © 2024 - StudioCanal International "I don't think I was put on this Earth just to sing..." Studiocanal UK & Focus Features have unveiled the full official trailer for Back to Black, a dazzling Amy Winehouse biopic featuring English actress Marisa Abela as the famed singer-songwriter. Set to open in US theaters this May after debuting in the UK first in April. Discover Amy Winehouse's incredible story in this film directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, delving into the life and career of Winehouse, beginning with her early days in the early 2000's as a North London jazz musician and culminating in her rise to fame as a Grammy-winning singer with hit songs like "Rehab" and "Back to Black". She tragically died in 2011 at the age of 27. Winehouse was already profiled in the excellent doc Amy. Back to Black's main cast also includes Jack O'Connell, Eddie Marsan, Juliet Cowan, Ansu Kabia, Bronson Webb, and Lesley Manville. In 2018, Winehouse's estate signed a deal for this biopic film about her life & career, so it is an official project. This looks ravishing, though does seem a tad campy. Here's the two official trailers (+ poster) for Sam Taylor-Johnson's Back to Black, direct from YouTube: Back to Black Poster You can watch the teaser trailer for Taylor-Johnson's Back to Black right here to view the first look again. A celebration of the most iconic – and much missed – homegrown star of the 21st century. Back to Black is the extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse's early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, "Back to Black" that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.. Back to Black is directed by the British filmmaker Sam Taylor-Johnson, director of the films Nowhere Boy, Fifty Shades of Grey, and A Million Little Pieces previously, plus shorts and music videos and the series "Solos" and "Hunters" most recently. The screenplay is written by Matt Greenhalgh. Produced by Debra Hayward and Alison Owen. Studiocanal will debut Back to Black in UK cinemas starting April 12th, 2024 this spring, then in US theaters starting May 17th this summer movie season. How does that look? The first trailer for the Amy Winehouse biopic Back To Black has finally dropped, giving us our best look yet at hotly-anticipated movie. The short teaser sees Industry's Marisa Abela transform into Amy, set to her classic song ‘Back to Black’. There's also brief glimpses of Jack O'Connell as Blake Fielder, who was married to Amy between 2007 and 2009, and Eddie Marsan as Amy's father, Mitch Winehouse. Content To honor your privacy preferences, this content can only be viewed on the site it originates from. It comes after the first-look image was released last January, around the same time production kicked off, showing Abela sporting the late singer's signature beehive hairdo, chunky gold hoop earrings and tattoos. The Back To Black Amy Winehouse Biopic Trailer Has Just Landed Studio Canal UK Most Popular Tonight's new moon in Taurus brings some seriously positive cosmic energy LIFESTYLE Tonight's new moon in Taurus brings some seriously positive cosmic energy BY LAURA HAMPSON Is Baby Reindeer's ‘Cotton Mouth’ show real? ENTERTAINMENT Is Baby Reindeer's ‘Cotton Mouth’ show real? BY LIAN BROOKS Wait, is Sarah Jessica Parker wearing tights over her shoes at the Met Gala? FASHION Wait, is Sarah Jessica Parker wearing tights over her shoes at the Met Gala? BY LIDIA MASERES The project, which was first announced in 2015, has been a long-time coming, and now has director Sam Taylor-Johnson at the helm. At the time, Deadline reported that the production company StudioCanal were hoping that Taylor-Johnson would bring the celebrated career and tragically short life of the star to life in the biopic entitled, Back To Black, the same name as Amy's breakthrough album in 2006. Taylor-Johnson will also reunite with writer Matt Greenhalgh, who she worked with on the 2009 John Lennon biopic Nowhere Boy. If Asif Kapadia's documentary Amy won the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature back in 2016, we have high hopes for the new biopic based on the Valerie singer. So what exactly can we expect from the Back to Black biopic? What is the plot of Back To Black? The film's official synopsis states that Back To Black “will focus on Amy’s extraordinary genius, creativity and honesty that infused everything she did. A journey that took her from the craziness and colour of ‘90s Camden High Street to global adoration – and back again”. It's added that the biopic hopes to “[crash] through the looking glass of celebrity to watch this journey from behind the mirror, to see what Amy saw, to feel what she felt.” From her early years in the industry working as a jazz singer in north London to her rise as a global Grammy-award-winning music superstar, the film is set to take a look at the life and music of Amy. In 2008, she earned a then-record five awards, including the Best New Artist, Record of the Year and Song of the Year, at the 50th GRAMMY Awards, which undoubtedly showcased the global appeal of her music. However, Amy long struggled with alcohol and drug abuse. Tragically she passed away in 2011 at the age of 27 from alcohol poisoning. Why has it taken so long to get the biopic off the ground? Initially, the biopic was set to go ahead with Lotus Entertainment in 2015, with Kristen Sheridan set to direct and write the screenplay. However, it never moved forward. In October 2018, it was announced that Amy's family had signed a deal with Monumental Pictures for the biopic, with Kinky Boots writer Geoff Deane slated to write the script. That, too, saw difficulty with moving forward, and now four years later, the project has moved to StudioCanal, with Taylor-Johnson hoping to bring the project to the big screen finally. Where do we know director Sam Taylor-Johnson from? The biopic is in good hands with British director Sam. Following her feature film debut in Fifty Shades of Grey, she also directed A Million Little Pieces and two episodes of Amazon's Solos. Instagram content To honor your privacy preferences, this content can only be viewed on the site it originates from. Who will play the role of Amy Winehouse in the biopic? It was announced that Marisa Abela would take on the role of Amy back in January 2023. In honour of the announcement, Marisa took to Instagram with a snap of herself posing in front of an Amy mural, with the caption: "And for London. This is for London. Cause Camden Town ain’t burnin down. I love you, Amy. ❤️." Most Popular Tonight's new moon in Taurus brings some seriously positive cosmic energy LIFESTYLE Tonight's new moon in Taurus brings some seriously positive cosmic energy BY LAURA HAMPSON Is Baby Reindeer's ‘Cotton Mouth’ show real? ENTERTAINMENT Is Baby Reindeer's ‘Cotton Mouth’ show real? BY LIAN BROOKS Wait, is Sarah Jessica Parker wearing tights over her shoes at the Met Gala? FASHION Wait, is Sarah Jessica Parker wearing tights over her shoes at the Met Gala? BY LIDIA MASERES Rising star Marisa has previously starred in BBC Two series Industry and Sky One's drama COBRA. Instagram content To honor your privacy preferences, this content can only be viewed on the site it originates from. The casting for the film was a hot topic fora long time. Back in 2015, when the film was initially with Lotus Entertainment, it was reported that Swedish actress Noomi Rapace had signed on to play the role. What do Amy's family think of the new biopic? The new biopic is said to be going ahead with the "full support" of Winehouse's estate. This starkly contrasts their reaction to Asif Kapadia's documentary, Amy. Though critically acclaimed, the film attracted controversy, with Amy's father, Mitch Winehouse, claiming the portrayal of him and Amy "is both misleading and contains some basic untruths". Amy's family will also serve as executive producers on the film, alongside Nicky Kentish-Barnes, Ron Halpern and Joe Naftalin. When will it be released? Back to Black will be released in cinemas on April 12th. As surely as the sun rises in the east, Hollywood will produce musical biopics. There’s something about that particular kind of fame that works on film, especially if the subject died tragically. (Recent Best Actor Oscar winner Rami Malek, who took home the gold for “Bohemian Rhapsody,” can speak more about this.) Focus Features has a potential box office hit on its hands with “Back To Black,” a biopic of the working-class British singer Amy Winehouse, who became an international sensation and then died of alcohol poisoning at age 27. All it needs to do, really, is recreate this in its entirety and the movie can’t go wrong: The picture stars Marisa Abela, a relative newcomer who is best known for co-starring in the HBO series “Industry.” It was reported that Abela does her own singing in the film, which is good for her future prospects as a star, but kind of undercuts the “Back to Black” premise of Winehouse being a once-in-a-lifetime talent a bit. Showbiz! It was directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, whose 2009 movie “Nowhere Boy” focused on John Lennon’s early life. Co-starring is Jack O’Connell as Blake Fielder-Civil, who was married to the musician for a few years, and Eddie Marsan as Winehouse’s cab-driving father who, in the Oscar-winning 2015 documentary “Amy,” is shown saying his daughter didn’t need to go to rehab for her addictions (Winehouse included a line about this in her hit song “Rehab”; how can a song be so peppy when we know it caused such grief?!!). Winehouse’s father later disputed the context of how that anecdote was relayed in “Amy.” (“Back to Black” was made with the full support of Winehouse’s estate and family.) The film hits theaters (and maybe an out-of-competition debut at Cannes?) on May 17. The title, of course, comes from her smash second album, a multi-platinum seller, which featured the hit “Rehab.” She won five Grammys that year (including Record of the Year for “Rehab”) but lost Album of the Year to Herbie Hancock’s Joni Mitchell tribute “River: The Joni Letters,” which featured a diverse array of talent including Tina Turner, Leonard Cohen, Wayne Shorter, and the great Vinny Colaiuta on drums. This writer wishes to formally thank Fate for not making him a Grammy voter that year, as there is no possible way to choose between these two great works (even if Winehouse’s album was much more famous). PREDICT the 2024 Oscar winners through March 10 Make your predictions at Gold Derby now. Download our free and easy app for Apple/iPhone devices or Android (Google Play) to compete against legions of other fans plus our experts and editors for best prediction accuracy scores. See our latest prediction champs. Can you top our esteemed leaderboards next? 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